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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,377.27, 84,712.26 and 38,417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,377.27, 84,712.26 and 38,417.74 is: 53,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,377.27 : 84,712.26 = 38,417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,377.27/84,712.26 = 38,417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,377.27x = 84,712.26 × 38,417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,377.27x = 3,254,453,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,453,579.49/61,377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,023.76

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