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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,858.44, 85,360.36 and 36,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,858.44, 85,360.36 and 36,365.88 is: 50,182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,858.44 : 85,360.36 = 36,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,858.44/85,360.36 = 36,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,858.44x = 85,360.36 × 36,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,858.44x = 3,104,204,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,204,608.52/61,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,182.39

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