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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,770, 85,251.75 and 39,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,770, 85,251.75 and 39,111.10 is: 53,979.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,770 : 85,251.75 = 39,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,770/85,251.75 = 39,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,770x = 85,251.75 × 39,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,770x = 3,334,289,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,289,506.30/61,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,979.11

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