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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,238.70, 84,518.64 and 37,379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,238.70, 84,518.64 and 37,379.25 is: 51,589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,238.70 : 84,518.64 = 37,379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,238.70/84,518.64 = 37,379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,238.70x = 84,518.64 × 37,379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,238.70x = 3,159,243,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,243,374.22/61,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,589.00

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