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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,499.36, 84,864.84 and 36,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,499.36, 84,864.84 and 36,344 is: 50,152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,499.36 : 84,864.84 = 36,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,499.36/84,864.84 = 36,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,499.36x = 84,864.84 × 36,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,499.36x = 3,084,327,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,327,744.96/61,499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,152.19

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