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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,731.68, 85,188.96 and 37,524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,731.68, 85,188.96 and 37,524.62 is: 51,783.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,731.68 : 85,188.96 = 37,524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,731.68/85,188.96 = 37,524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,731.68x = 85,188.96 × 37,524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,731.68x = 3,196,682,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,682,926.25/61,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,783.51

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