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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,639.93, 85,002.66 and 37,444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,639.93, 85,002.66 and 37,444.42 is: 51,636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,639.93 : 85,002.66 = 37,444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,639.93/85,002.66 = 37,444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,639.93x = 85,002.66 × 37,444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,639.93x = 3,182,875,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,875,302.16/61,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,636.58

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