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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,041.68, 49,760.32 and 24,730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,041.68, 49,760.32 and 24,730.08 is: 34,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,041.68 : 49,760.32 = 24,730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,041.68/49,760.32 = 24,730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,041.68x = 49,760.32 × 24,730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,041.68x = 1,230,576,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,576,694.43/36,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,143.16

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