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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,904, 85,430.76 and 36,411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,904, 85,430.76 and 36,411.68 is: 50,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,904 : 85,430.76 = 36,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,904/85,430.76 = 36,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,904x = 85,430.76 × 36,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,904x = 3,110,677,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,677,495.28/61,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,250.02

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