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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,266.58, 84,555.72 and 37,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,266.58, 84,555.72 and 37,388.20 is: 51,600.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,266.58 : 84,555.72 = 37,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,266.58/84,555.72 = 37,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,266.58x = 84,555.72 × 37,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,266.58x = 3,161,386,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,386,170.50/61,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,600.50

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