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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,366.08, 84,716.80 and 36,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,366.08, 84,716.80 and 36,223.68 is: 50,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,366.08 : 84,716.80 = 36,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,366.08/84,716.80 = 36,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,366.08x = 84,716.80 × 36,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,366.08x = 3,068,754,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,754,253.82/61,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,007.34

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