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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,972.24, 85,521.44 and 35,119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,972.24, 85,521.44 and 35,119.86 is: 48,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,972.24 : 85,521.44 = 35,119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,972.24/85,521.44 = 35,119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,972.24x = 85,521.44 × 35,119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,972.24x = 3,003,500,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,500,999.80/61,972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,465.27

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