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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,251.18, 84,524.49 and 37,417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,251.18, 84,524.49 and 37,417.74 is: 51,635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,251.18 : 84,524.49 = 37,417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,251.18/84,524.49 = 37,417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,251.18x = 84,524.49 × 37,417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,251.18x = 3,162,715,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,715,390.45/61,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,635.17

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