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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,869.10, 85,379.31 and 35,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,869.10, 85,379.31 and 35,011.12 is: 48,315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,869.10 : 85,379.31 = 35,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,869.10/85,379.31 = 35,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,869.10x = 85,379.31 × 35,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,869.10x = 2,989,225,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,225,054.48/61,869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,315.32

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