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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,007.97, 84,186.42 and 37,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,007.97, 84,186.42 and 37,132.02 is: 51,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,007.97 : 84,186.42 = 37,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,007.97/84,186.42 = 37,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,007.97x = 84,186.42 × 37,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,007.97x = 3,126,011,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,011,831.17/61,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,239.40

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