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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,753, 85,228.86 and 36,597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,753, 85,228.86 and 36,597.64 is: 50,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,753 : 85,228.86 = 36,597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,753/85,228.86 = 36,597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,753x = 85,228.86 × 36,597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,753x = 3,119,175,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,175,135.89/61,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,510.50

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