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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,753, 92,753.82 and 36,841.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,753, 92,753.82 and 36,841.72 is: 55,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,753 : 92,753.82 = 36,841.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,753/92,753.82 = 36,841.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,753x = 92,753.82 × 36,841.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,753x = 3,417,210,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,210,265.37/61,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,336.75

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