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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,264.91, 84,535.65 and 38,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,264.91, 84,535.65 and 38,292.02 is: 52,836.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,264.91 : 84,535.65 = 38,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,264.91/84,535.65 = 38,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,264.91x = 84,535.65 × 38,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,264.91x = 3,237,041,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,041,011.85/61,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,836.79

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