Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,244.16, 84,538.24 and 36,092
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,244.16, 84,538.24 and 36,092 is: 49,819.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,244.16 : 84,538.24 = 36,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,244.16/84,538.24 = 36,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,244.16x = 84,538.24 × 36,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,244.16x = 3,051,154,158.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,051,154,158.08/61,244.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,819.51
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