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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,498.14, 84,873.83 and 37,640.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,498.14, 84,873.83 and 37,640.70 is: 51,948.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,498.14 : 84,873.83 = 37,640.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,498.14/84,873.83 = 37,640.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,498.14x = 84,873.83 × 37,640.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,498.14x = 3,194,710,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,710,184.68/61,498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,948.08

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