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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,825.34, 85,225.96 and 48,373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,825.34, 85,225.96 and 48,373.23 is: 66,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,825.34 : 85,225.96 = 48,373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,825.34/85,225.96 = 48,373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,825.34x = 85,225.96 × 48,373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,825.34x = 4,122,654,965.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,654,965.05/61,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,682.29

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