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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,741.16, 85,197.74 and 34,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,741.16, 85,197.74 and 34,886 is: 48,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,741.16 : 85,197.74 = 34,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,741.16/85,197.74 = 34,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,741.16x = 85,197.74 × 34,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,741.16x = 2,972,208,357.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,208,357.64/61,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,139.82

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