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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,995.73, 85,552.32 and 35,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,995.73, 85,552.32 and 35,140.72 is: 48,493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,995.73 : 85,552.32 = 35,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,995.73/85,552.32 = 35,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,995.73x = 85,552.32 × 35,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,995.73x = 3,006,370,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,370,122.47/61,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,493.18

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