Is the Calorimeter Constant Calculation Correct?

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Homework Statement


cold water: 50g
cold water temp: 22.23 C
hot water: 50 g
hot water temp: 63.2 C
final temp: 39.55 C


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


heat lost by hot water:
(4.18)(50)(39.55-63.22)=-4942.85

heat gained by cold water:
(4.18)(50)(39.55-22.23)=3619.88

heat gained by calorimeter:
-(-4942.85 J+3619.88 J)=1322.97 J

calorimeter constant:
1322.97/17.32=76.38

is this right? I am especially not sure about the last one.
 
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