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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,316.89, 84,618.07 and 37,117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,316.89, 84,618.07 and 37,117.53 is: 51,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,316.89 : 84,618.07 = 37,117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,316.89/84,618.07 = 37,117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,316.89x = 84,618.07 × 37,117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,316.89x = 3,140,813,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,813,658.97/61,316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,222.65

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