Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,636.60, 127,009.95 and 36,652.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,636.60, 127,009.95 and 36,652.07 is: 55,001.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,636.60 : 127,009.95 = 36,652.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,636.60/127,009.95 = 36,652.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,636.60x = 127,009.95 × 36,652.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,636.60x = 4,655,177,758.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,655,177,758.18/84,636.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,001.95
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