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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,035.57, 49,714.77 and 24,079.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,035.57, 49,714.77 and 24,079.97 is: 33,220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,035.57 : 49,714.77 = 24,079.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,035.57/49,714.77 = 24,079.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,035.57x = 49,714.77 × 24,079.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,035.57x = 1,197,130,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,130,170.16/36,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,220.79

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