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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,614.39, 85,050.86 and 47,975.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,614.39, 85,050.86 and 47,975.43 is: 66,224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,614.39 : 85,050.86 = 47,975.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,614.39/85,050.86 = 47,975.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,614.39x = 85,050.86 × 47,975.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,614.39x = 4,080,351,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,351,340.49/61,614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,224.00

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