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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,851.84, 85,399.92 and 38,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,851.84, 85,399.92 and 38,010.48 is: 52,481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,851.84 : 85,399.92 = 38,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,851.84/85,399.92 = 38,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,851.84x = 85,399.92 × 38,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,851.84x = 3,246,091,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,091,951.16/61,851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,481.74

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