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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,977.24, 85,524.12 and 35,117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,977.24, 85,524.12 and 35,117.28 is: 48,459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,977.24 : 85,524.12 = 35,117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,977.24/85,524.12 = 35,117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,977.24x = 85,524.12 × 35,117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,977.24x = 3,003,374,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,374,468.79/61,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,459.31

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