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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,017.66, 49,644.88 and 24,076.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,017.66, 49,644.88 and 24,076.64 is: 33,185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,017.66 : 49,644.88 = 24,076.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,017.66/49,644.88 = 24,076.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,017.66x = 49,644.88 × 24,076.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,017.66x = 1,195,281,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,281,595.19/36,017.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,185.99

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