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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,259.27, 84,546.95 and 37,399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,259.27, 84,546.95 and 37,399.82 is: 51,617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,259.27 : 84,546.95 = 37,399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,259.27/84,546.95 = 37,399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,259.27x = 84,546.95 × 37,399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,259.27x = 3,162,040,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,040,101.82/61,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,617.34

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