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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,261.92, 84,550.62 and 37,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,261.92, 84,550.62 and 37,402.44 is: 51,620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,261.92 : 84,550.62 = 37,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,261.92/84,550.62 = 37,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,261.92x = 84,550.62 × 37,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,261.92x = 3,162,399,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,399,491.51/61,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,620.97

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