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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,832.44, 85,234.08 and 37,914.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,832.44, 85,234.08 and 37,914.76 is: 52,264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,832.44 : 85,234.08 = 37,914.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,832.44/85,234.08 = 37,914.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,832.44x = 85,234.08 × 37,914.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,832.44x = 3,231,629,687.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,629,687.02/61,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,264.31

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