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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,007.65, 50,345.10 and 36,007.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,007.65, 50,345.10 and 36,007.65 is: 50,345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,007.65 : 50,345.10 = 36,007.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,007.65/50,345.10 = 36,007.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,007.65x = 50,345.10 × 36,007.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,007.65x = 1,812,808,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,808,740.02/36,007.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,345.10

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