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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,231.41, 84,516.95 and 37,032.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,231.41, 84,516.95 and 37,032.39 is: 51,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,231.41 : 84,516.95 = 37,032.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,231.41/84,516.95 = 37,032.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,231.41x = 84,516.95 × 37,032.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,231.41x = 3,129,864,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,864,746.59/61,231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,115.35

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