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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,376.27, 84,710.88 and 38,416.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,376.27, 84,710.88 and 38,416.74 is: 53,022.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,376.27 : 84,710.88 = 38,416.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,376.27/84,710.88 = 38,416.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,376.27x = 84,710.88 × 38,416.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,376.27x = 3,254,315,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,315,332.53/61,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,022.37

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