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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,870.41, 85,316.63 and 36,715.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,870.41, 85,316.63 and 36,715.05 is: 50,628.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,870.41 : 85,316.63 = 36,715.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,870.41/85,316.63 = 36,715.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,870.41x = 85,316.63 × 36,715.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,870.41x = 3,132,404,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,404,152.71/61,870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,628.47

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