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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,835.38, 85,332.82 and 34,977.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,835.38, 85,332.82 and 34,977.31 is: 48,268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,835.38 : 85,332.82 = 34,977.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,835.38/85,332.82 = 34,977.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,835.38x = 85,332.82 × 34,977.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,835.38x = 2,984,712,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,712,498.31/61,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,268.69

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