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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,832.13, 85,328.33 and 34,974.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,832.13, 85,328.33 and 34,974.06 is: 48,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,832.13 : 85,328.33 = 34,974.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,832.13/85,328.33 = 34,974.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,832.13x = 85,328.33 × 34,974.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,832.13x = 2,984,278,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,278,133.12/61,832.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,264.20

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