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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,016.03, 49,642.63 and 24,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,016.03, 49,642.63 and 24,075.01 is: 33,183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,016.03 : 49,642.63 = 24,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,016.03/49,642.63 = 24,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,016.03x = 49,642.63 × 24,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,016.03x = 1,195,146,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,146,813.68/36,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,183.75

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