Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,451.92, 84,810 and 37,594.45
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,451.92, 84,810 and 37,594.45 is: 51,884.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,451.92 : 84,810 = 37,594.45 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,451.92/84,810 = 37,594.45/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,451.92x = 84,810 × 37,594.45 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,451.92x = 3,188,385,304.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,188,385,304.50/61,451.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,884.23
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