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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,031.71, 54,317.84 and 33,623.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,031.71, 54,317.84 and 33,623.29 is: 50,687.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,031.71 : 54,317.84 = 33,623.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,031.71/54,317.84 = 33,623.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,031.71x = 54,317.84 × 33,623.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,031.71x = 1,826,344,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,344,486.49/36,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,687.14

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