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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,768, 85,246.32 and 37,889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,768, 85,246.32 and 37,889.20 is: 52,291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,768 : 85,246.32 = 37,889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,768/85,246.32 = 37,889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,768x = 85,246.32 × 37,889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,768x = 3,229,914,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,914,867.74/61,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,291.07

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