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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,916.68, 85,466.82 and 36,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,916.68, 85,466.82 and 36,766 is: 50,750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,916.68 : 85,466.82 = 36,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,916.68/85,466.82 = 36,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,916.68x = 85,466.82 × 36,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,916.68x = 3,142,273,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,273,104.12/61,916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,750.03

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