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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,557.14, 84,929.96 and 37,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,557.14, 84,929.96 and 37,658.90 is: 51,957.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,557.14 : 84,929.96 = 37,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,557.14/84,929.96 = 37,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,557.14x = 84,929.96 × 37,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,557.14x = 3,198,368,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,368,870.64/61,557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,957.72

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