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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,577.63, 84,977.87 and 37,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,577.63, 84,977.87 and 37,371.59 is: 51,573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,577.63 : 84,977.87 = 37,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,577.63/84,977.87 = 37,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,577.63x = 84,977.87 × 37,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,577.63x = 3,175,757,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,757,504.97/61,577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,573.24

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