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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,056.28, 84,265.14 and 37,186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,056.28, 84,265.14 and 37,186.42 is: 51,321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,056.28 : 84,265.14 = 37,186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,056.28/84,265.14 = 37,186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,056.28x = 84,265.14 × 37,186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,056.28x = 3,133,518,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,518,887.40/61,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,321.81

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