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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,399.84, 83,338.36 and 36,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,399.84, 83,338.36 and 36,526 is: 50,397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,399.84 : 83,338.36 = 36,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,399.84/83,338.36 = 36,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,399.84x = 83,338.36 × 36,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,399.84x = 3,044,016,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,016,937.36/60,399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,397.76

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