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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,057.28, 84,266.52 and 37,187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,057.28, 84,266.52 and 37,187.42 is: 51,323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,057.28 : 84,266.52 = 37,187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,057.28/84,266.52 = 37,187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,057.28x = 84,266.52 × 37,187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,057.28x = 3,133,654,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,654,471.18/61,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,323.19

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