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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,710.41, 85,160.63 and 34,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,710.41, 85,160.63 and 34,853.24 is: 48,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,710.41 : 85,160.63 = 34,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,710.41/85,160.63 = 34,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,710.41x = 85,160.63 × 34,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,710.41x = 2,968,123,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,123,875.94/61,710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,097.62

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