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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,759.74, 85,230.09 and 37,552.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,759.74, 85,230.09 and 37,552.35 is: 51,823.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,759.74 : 85,230.09 = 37,552.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,759.74/85,230.09 = 37,552.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,759.74x = 85,230.09 × 37,552.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,759.74x = 3,200,590,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,590,170.21/61,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,823.25

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