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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,049.09, 84,254.70 and 37,189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,049.09, 84,254.70 and 37,189.73 is: 51,326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,049.09 : 84,254.70 = 37,189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,049.09/84,254.70 = 37,189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,049.09x = 84,254.70 × 37,189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,049.09x = 3,133,408,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,408,937.01/61,049.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,326.06

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