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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,741.06, 85,205.99 and 34,884.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,741.06, 85,205.99 and 34,884.70 is: 48,142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,741.06 : 85,205.99 = 34,884.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,741.06/85,205.99 = 34,884.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,741.06x = 85,205.99 × 34,884.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,741.06x = 2,972,385,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,385,399.35/61,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,142.77

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