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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,827.72, 85,323.42 and 37,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,827.72, 85,323.42 and 37,942.44 is: 52,361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,827.72 : 85,323.42 = 37,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,827.72/85,323.42 = 37,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,827.72x = 85,323.42 × 37,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,827.72x = 3,237,378,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,378,743.94/61,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,361.28

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