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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,874.50, 85,388.09 and 35,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,874.50, 85,388.09 and 35,017 is: 48,324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,874.50 : 85,388.09 = 35,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,874.50/85,388.09 = 35,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,874.50x = 85,388.09 × 35,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,874.50x = 2,990,034,747.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,034,747.53/61,874.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,324.18

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