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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,966.89, 85,514.09 and 35,114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,966.89, 85,514.09 and 35,114.51 is: 48,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,966.89 : 85,514.09 = 35,114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,966.89/85,514.09 = 35,114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,966.89x = 85,514.09 × 35,114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,966.89x = 3,002,785,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,785,368.45/61,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,457.90

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