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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,825.23, 85,331.57 and 34,968.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,825.23, 85,331.57 and 34,968.87 is: 48,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,825.23 : 85,331.57 = 34,968.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,825.23/85,331.57 = 34,968.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,825.23x = 85,331.57 × 34,968.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,825.23x = 2,983,948,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,948,403.38/61,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,264.25

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