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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,789.19, 85,272.77 and 34,934.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,789.19, 85,272.77 and 34,934.21 is: 48,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,789.19 : 85,272.77 = 34,934.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,789.19/85,272.77 = 34,934.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,789.19x = 85,272.77 × 34,934.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,789.19x = 2,978,936,253.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,936,253.43/61,789.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,211.29

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