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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,834.06, 85,331.02 and 34,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,834.06, 85,331.02 and 34,976 is: 48,266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,834.06 : 85,331.02 = 34,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,834.06/85,331.02 = 34,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,834.06x = 85,331.02 × 34,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,834.06x = 2,984,537,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,537,755.52/61,834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,266.89

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