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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,771.26, 85,149.99 and 37,853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,771.26, 85,149.99 and 37,853.58 is: 52,180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,771.26 : 85,149.99 = 37,853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,771.26/85,149.99 = 37,853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,771.26x = 85,149.99 × 37,853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,771.26x = 3,223,231,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,231,958.46/61,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,180.12

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