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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,806.82, 85,289.79 and 34,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,806.82, 85,289.79 and 34,954.96 is: 48,235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,806.82 : 85,289.79 = 34,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,806.82/85,289.79 = 34,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,806.82x = 85,289.79 × 34,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,806.82x = 2,981,301,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,301,197.86/61,806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,235.80

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