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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,256.08, 84,541.22 and 37,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,256.08, 84,541.22 and 37,377.68 is: 51,585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,256.08 : 84,541.22 = 37,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,256.08/84,541.22 = 37,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,256.08x = 84,541.22 × 37,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,256.08x = 3,159,954,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,954,667.97/61,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,585.98

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