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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,251.58, 84,535.01 and 37,373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,251.58, 84,535.01 and 37,373.19 is: 51,579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,251.58 : 84,535.01 = 37,373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,251.58/84,535.01 = 37,373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,251.58x = 84,535.01 × 37,373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,251.58x = 3,159,342,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,342,990.38/61,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,579.78

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