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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,644.24, 85,023.27 and 37,445.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,644.24, 85,023.27 and 37,445.09 is: 51,646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,644.24 : 85,023.27 = 37,445.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,644.24/85,023.27 = 37,445.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,644.24x = 85,023.27 × 37,445.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,644.24x = 3,183,703,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,703,572.13/61,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,646.41

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