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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,265.27, 84,536.13 and 38,292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,265.27, 84,536.13 and 38,292.38 is: 52,837.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,265.27 : 84,536.13 = 38,292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,265.27/84,536.13 = 38,292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,265.27x = 84,536.13 × 38,292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,265.27x = 3,237,089,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,089,191.01/61,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,837.27

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