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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,969.89, 85,518.23 and 35,117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,969.89, 85,518.23 and 35,117.51 is: 48,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,969.89 : 85,518.23 = 35,117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,969.89/85,518.23 = 35,117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,969.89x = 85,518.23 × 35,117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,969.89x = 3,003,187,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,187,297.21/61,969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,462.04

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