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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,708.52, 85,159.33 and 37,848.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,708.52, 85,159.33 and 37,848.35 is: 52,231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,708.52 : 85,159.33 = 37,848.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,708.52/85,159.33 = 37,848.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,708.52x = 85,159.33 × 37,848.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,708.52x = 3,223,140,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,140,245.88/61,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,231.69

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