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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,591.95, 84,997.28 and 38,941.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,591.95, 84,997.28 and 38,941.16 is: 53,739.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,591.95 : 84,997.28 = 38,941.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,591.95/84,997.28 = 38,941.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,591.95x = 84,997.28 × 38,941.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,591.95x = 3,309,892,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,892,352.41/61,591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,739.04

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