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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,997.80, 92,996.70 and 37,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,997.80, 92,996.70 and 37,114.60 is: 55,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,997.80 : 92,996.70 = 37,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,997.80/92,996.70 = 37,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,997.80x = 92,996.70 × 37,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,997.80x = 3,451,535,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,535,321.82/61,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,671.90

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