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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,071.22, 84,254.02 and 38,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,071.22, 84,254.02 and 38,087.52 is: 52,545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,071.22 : 84,254.02 = 38,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,071.22/84,254.02 = 38,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,071.22x = 84,254.02 × 38,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,071.22x = 3,209,026,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,026,671.83/61,071.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,545.65

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