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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,059.28, 84,269.28 and 37,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,059.28, 84,269.28 and 37,189.42 is: 51,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,059.28 : 84,269.28 = 37,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,059.28/84,269.28 = 37,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,059.28x = 84,269.28 × 37,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,059.28x = 3,133,925,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,925,647.02/61,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,325.95

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