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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,063.63, 49,764.17 and 24,742.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,063.63, 49,764.17 and 24,742.87 is: 34,142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,063.63 : 49,764.17 = 24,742.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,063.63/49,764.17 = 24,742.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,063.63x = 49,764.17 × 24,742.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,063.63x = 1,231,308,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,308,326.41/36,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,142.66

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