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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,855.89, 85,361.13 and 34,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,855.89, 85,361.13 and 34,997.82 is: 48,296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,855.89 : 85,361.13 = 34,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,855.89/85,361.13 = 34,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,855.89x = 85,361.13 × 34,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,855.89x = 2,987,453,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,453,462.74/61,855.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,296.99

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