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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,004.14, 49,629.12 and 24,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,004.14, 49,629.12 and 24,654 is: 33,983.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,004.14 : 49,629.12 = 24,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,004.14/49,629.12 = 24,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,004.14x = 49,629.12 × 24,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,004.14x = 1,223,556,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,556,324.48/36,004.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,983.77

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