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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,045.14, 49,714.16 and 23,125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,045.14, 49,714.16 and 23,125.64 is: 31,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,045.14 : 49,714.16 = 23,125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,045.14/49,714.16 = 23,125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,045.14x = 49,714.16 × 23,125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,045.14x = 1,149,671,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,671,402.86/36,045.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,895.33

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