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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,985.97, 85,538.85 and 35,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,985.97, 85,538.85 and 35,130.96 is: 48,479.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,985.97 : 85,538.85 = 35,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,985.97/85,538.85 = 35,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,985.97x = 85,538.85 × 35,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,985.97x = 3,005,061,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,061,955.99/61,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,479.71

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