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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,030.87, 49,708.31 and 24,075.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,030.87, 49,708.31 and 24,075.27 is: 33,214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,030.87 : 49,708.31 = 24,075.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,030.87/49,708.31 = 24,075.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,030.87x = 49,708.31 × 24,075.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,030.87x = 1,196,740,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,740,984.49/36,030.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,214.32

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