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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,911.68, 84,037.28 and 37,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,911.68, 84,037.28 and 37,030.72 is: 51,089.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,911.68 : 84,037.28 = 37,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,911.68/84,037.28 = 37,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,911.68x = 84,037.28 × 37,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,911.68x = 3,111,960,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,960,985.24/60,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,089.73

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