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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,917.68, 85,468.20 and 36,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,917.68, 85,468.20 and 36,767 is: 50,751.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,917.68 : 85,468.20 = 36,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,917.68/85,468.20 = 36,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,917.68x = 85,468.20 × 36,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,917.68x = 3,142,409,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,409,309.40/61,917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,751.41

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