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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,305.64, 84,609.60 and 37,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,305.64, 84,609.60 and 37,427.20 is: 51,654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,305.64 : 84,609.60 = 37,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,305.64/84,609.60 = 37,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,305.64x = 84,609.60 × 37,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,305.64x = 3,166,700,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,700,421.12/61,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,654.31

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