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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,063.72, 49,787.22 and 24,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,063.72, 49,787.22 and 24,147.36 is: 33,336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,063.72 : 49,787.22 = 24,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,063.72/49,787.22 = 24,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,063.72x = 49,787.22 × 24,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,063.72x = 1,202,229,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,229,924.74/36,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,336.27

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