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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,779, 85,256.33 and 34,919.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,779, 85,256.33 and 34,919.91 is: 48,190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,779 : 85,256.33 = 34,919.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,779/85,256.33 = 34,919.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,779x = 85,256.33 × 34,919.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,779x = 2,977,142,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,142,944.25/61,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,190.21

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