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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,158.07, 84,399.00 and 36,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,158.07, 84,399.00 and 36,955.68 is: 50,999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,158.07 : 84,399.00 = 36,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,158.07/84,399.00 = 36,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,158.07x = 84,399.00 × 36,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,158.07x = 3,119,021,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,021,981.24/61,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,999.35

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