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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,946.52, 85,473.58 and 37,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,946.52, 85,473.58 and 37,731.24 is: 52,061.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,946.52 : 85,473.58 = 37,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,946.52/85,473.58 = 37,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,946.52x = 85,473.58 × 37,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,946.52x = 3,225,024,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,024,160.64/61,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,061.43

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