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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,540.21, 84,945.68 and 37,342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,540.21, 84,945.68 and 37,342.27 is: 51,544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,540.21 : 84,945.68 = 37,342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,540.21/84,945.68 = 37,342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,540.21x = 84,945.68 × 37,342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,540.21x = 3,172,064,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,064,331.18/61,540.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,544.58

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