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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,974.42, 85,522.91 and 35,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,974.42, 85,522.91 and 35,125.60 is: 48,472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,974.42 : 85,522.91 = 35,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,974.42/85,522.91 = 35,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,974.42x = 85,522.91 × 35,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,974.42x = 3,004,043,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,043,594.79/61,974.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,472.32

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