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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.80, 85,567.92 and 36,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.80, 85,567.92 and 36,841.44 is: 50,848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.80 : 85,567.92 = 36,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.80/85,567.92 = 36,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.80x = 85,567.92 × 36,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.80x = 3,152,445,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,445,390.60/61,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,848.52

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