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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,377.16, 84,755.86 and 38,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,377.16, 84,755.86 and 38,756.20 is: 53,518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,377.16 : 84,755.86 = 38,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,377.16/84,755.86 = 38,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,377.16x = 84,755.86 × 38,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,377.16x = 3,284,815,061.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,815,061.33/61,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,518.52

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