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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,257.21, 84,544.10 and 37,397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,257.21, 84,544.10 and 37,397.62 is: 51,614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,257.21 : 84,544.10 = 37,397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,257.21/84,544.10 = 37,397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,257.21x = 84,544.10 × 37,397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,257.21x = 3,161,748,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,748,125.04/61,257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,614.30

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