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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,806.64, 85,261.76 and 39,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,806.64, 85,261.76 and 39,107.36 is: 53,948.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,806.64 : 85,261.76 = 39,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,806.64/85,261.76 = 39,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,806.64x = 85,261.76 × 39,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,806.64x = 3,334,362,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,362,342.55/61,806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,948.29

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