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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,034.88, 49,713.81 and 24,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,034.88, 49,713.81 and 24,079.28 is: 33,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,034.88 : 49,713.81 = 24,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,034.88/49,713.81 = 24,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,034.88x = 49,713.81 × 24,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,034.88x = 1,197,072,502.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,072,502.29/36,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,219.83

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