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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,878.50, 85,414.50 and 36,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,878.50, 85,414.50 and 36,728 is: 50,697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,878.50 : 85,414.50 = 36,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,878.50/85,414.50 = 36,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,878.50x = 85,414.50 × 36,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,878.50x = 3,137,103,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,103,756/61,878.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,697.80

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