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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,847.28, 85,349.25 and 34,989.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,847.28, 85,349.25 and 34,989.23 is: 48,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,847.28 : 85,349.25 = 34,989.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,847.28/85,349.25 = 34,989.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,847.28x = 85,349.25 × 34,989.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,847.28x = 2,986,304,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,304,538.58/61,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,285.14

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