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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,256.34, 84,551.49 and 37,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,256.34, 84,551.49 and 37,057.32 is: 51,149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,256.34 : 84,551.49 = 37,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,256.34/84,551.49 = 37,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,256.34x = 84,551.49 × 37,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,256.34x = 3,133,251,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,251,621.41/61,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,149.83

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