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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,852.59, 85,356.59 and 34,994.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,852.59, 85,356.59 and 34,994.57 is: 48,292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,852.59 : 85,356.59 = 34,994.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,852.59/85,356.59 = 34,994.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,852.59x = 85,356.59 × 34,994.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,852.59x = 2,987,016,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,016,561.96/61,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,292.51

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