Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,497.36, 84,862.08 and 36,342
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,497.36, 84,862.08 and 36,342 is: 50,149.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,497.36 : 84,862.08 = 36,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,497.36/84,862.08 = 36,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,497.36x = 84,862.08 × 36,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,497.36x = 3,084,057,711.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,084,057,711.36/61,497.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,149.43
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