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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,149.36, 84,378.60 and 35,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,149.36, 84,378.60 and 35,994 is: 49,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,149.36 : 84,378.60 = 35,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,149.36/84,378.60 = 35,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,149.36x = 84,378.60 × 35,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,149.36x = 3,037,123,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,123,328.40/61,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,667.30

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