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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,251.76, 84,536.58 and 37,392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,251.76, 84,536.58 and 37,392.26 is: 51,606.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,251.76 : 84,536.58 = 37,392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,251.76/84,536.58 = 37,392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,251.76x = 84,536.58 × 37,392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,251.76x = 3,161,013,778.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,013,778.87/61,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,606.91

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