Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,362.74, 87,430.83 and 36,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,362.74, 87,430.83 and 36,500 is: 50,364.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,362.74 : 87,430.83 = 36,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,362.74/87,430.83 = 36,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,362.74x = 87,430.83 × 36,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,362.74x = 3,191,225,295 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,191,225,295/63,362.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,364.38
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