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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,772.26, 85,254.86 and 39,113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,772.26, 85,254.86 and 39,113.34 is: 53,982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,772.26 : 85,254.86 = 39,113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,772.26/85,254.86 = 39,113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,772.26x = 85,254.86 × 39,113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,772.26x = 3,334,602,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,602,325.83/61,772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,982.20

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