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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,017.16, 49,644.19 and 24,076.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,017.16, 49,644.19 and 24,076.14 is: 33,185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,017.16 : 49,644.19 = 24,076.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,017.16/49,644.19 = 24,076.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,017.16x = 49,644.19 × 24,076.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,017.16x = 1,195,240,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,240,100.02/36,017.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,185.30

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