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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,729.56, 85,193.70 and 34,873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,729.56, 85,193.70 and 34,873.80 is: 48,129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,729.56 : 85,193.70 = 34,873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,729.56/85,193.70 = 34,873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,729.56x = 85,193.70 × 34,873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,729.56x = 2,971,028,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,028,055.06/61,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,129.75

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