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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,062.26, 84,316.14 and 38,437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,062.26, 84,316.14 and 38,437.74 is: 53,075.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,062.26 : 84,316.14 = 38,437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,062.26/84,316.14 = 38,437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,062.26x = 84,316.14 × 38,437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,062.26x = 3,240,921,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,921,867.12/61,062.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,075.70

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