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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,501.36, 84,867.60 and 36,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,501.36, 84,867.60 and 36,346 is: 50,154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,501.36 : 84,867.60 = 36,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,501.36/84,867.60 = 36,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,501.36x = 84,867.60 × 36,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,501.36x = 3,084,597,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,597,789.60/61,501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,154.95

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