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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,031.87, 49,709.68 and 24,076.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,031.87, 49,709.68 and 24,076.27 is: 33,215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,031.87 : 49,709.68 = 24,076.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,031.87/49,709.68 = 24,076.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,031.87x = 49,709.68 × 24,076.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,031.87x = 1,196,823,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,823,492.83/36,031.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,215.69

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