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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,734.16, 85,188.09 and 34,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,734.16, 85,188.09 and 34,879 is: 48,130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,734.16 : 85,188.09 = 34,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,734.16/85,188.09 = 34,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,734.16x = 85,188.09 × 34,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,734.16x = 2,971,275,391.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,275,391.11/61,734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,130.17

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