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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,966.91, 85,514.11 and 35,114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,966.91, 85,514.11 and 35,114.55 is: 48,457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,966.91 : 85,514.11 = 35,114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,966.91/85,514.11 = 35,114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,966.91x = 85,514.11 × 35,114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,966.91x = 3,002,789,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,789,855.87/61,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,457.95

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