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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,954.20, 85,499.28 and 35,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,954.20, 85,499.28 and 35,100 is: 48,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,954.20 : 85,499.28 = 35,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,954.20/85,499.28 = 35,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,954.20x = 85,499.28 × 35,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,954.20x = 3,001,024,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,024,728/61,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,439.41

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