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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,828.79, 85,323.73 and 34,970.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,828.79, 85,323.73 and 34,970.72 is: 48,259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,828.79 : 85,323.73 = 34,970.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,828.79/85,323.73 = 34,970.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,828.79x = 85,323.73 × 34,970.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,828.79x = 2,983,831,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,831,757.14/61,828.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,259.59

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