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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,042.62, 49,747.73 and 23,310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,042.62, 49,747.73 and 23,310.05 is: 32,173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,042.62 : 49,747.73 = 23,310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,042.62/49,747.73 = 23,310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,042.62x = 49,747.73 × 23,310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,042.62x = 1,159,621,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,621,708.40/36,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,173.63

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