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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,925.76, 85,414.01 and 38,065.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,925.76, 85,414.01 and 38,065.59 is: 52,503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,925.76 : 85,414.01 = 38,065.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,925.76/85,414.01 = 38,065.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,925.76x = 85,414.01 × 38,065.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,925.76x = 3,251,334,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,334,494.59/61,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,503.75

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