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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,985.56, 84,162.66 and 37,707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,985.56, 84,162.66 and 37,707.06 is: 52,037.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,985.56 : 84,162.66 = 37,707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,985.56/84,162.66 = 37,707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,985.56x = 84,162.66 × 37,707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,985.56x = 3,173,526,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,526,470.38/60,985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,037.34

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