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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,599.96, 84,988.54 and 37,701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,599.96, 84,988.54 and 37,701.72 is: 52,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,599.96 : 84,988.54 = 37,701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,599.96/84,988.54 = 37,701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,599.96x = 84,988.54 × 37,701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,599.96x = 3,204,214,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,214,138.29/61,599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,016.50

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