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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,063.04, 49,707.52 and 24,122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,063.04, 49,707.52 and 24,122.08 is: 33,248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,063.04 : 49,707.52 = 24,122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,063.04/49,707.52 = 24,122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,063.04x = 49,707.52 × 24,122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,063.04x = 1,199,048,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,048,774.04/36,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,248.69

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