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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,251.08, 84,534.32 and 37,372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,251.08, 84,534.32 and 37,372.69 is: 51,579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,251.08 : 84,534.32 = 37,372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,251.08/84,534.32 = 37,372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,251.08x = 84,534.32 × 37,372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,251.08x = 3,159,274,326.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,274,326.19/61,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,579.08

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