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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,768.08, 85,238.64 and 34,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,768.08, 85,238.64 and 34,907.04 is: 48,170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,768.08 : 85,238.64 = 34,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,768.08/85,238.64 = 34,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,768.08x = 85,238.64 × 34,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,768.08x = 2,975,428,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,428,616.03/61,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,170.97

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