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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,826.09, 85,332.78 and 34,969.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,826.09, 85,332.78 and 34,969.73 is: 48,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,826.09 : 85,332.78 = 34,969.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,826.09/85,332.78 = 34,969.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,826.09x = 85,332.78 × 34,969.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,826.09x = 2,984,064,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,064,276.75/61,826.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,265.45

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