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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,048.59, 84,254.01 and 37,189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,048.59, 84,254.01 and 37,189.23 is: 51,325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,048.59 : 84,254.01 = 37,189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,048.59/84,254.01 = 37,189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,048.59x = 84,254.01 × 37,189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,048.59x = 3,133,341,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,341,149.10/61,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,325.37

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