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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,083.16, 49,808.68 and 32,299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,083.16, 49,808.68 and 32,299.64 is: 44,585.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,083.16 : 49,808.68 = 32,299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,083.16/49,808.68 = 32,299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,083.16x = 49,808.68 × 32,299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,083.16x = 1,608,802,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,802,432.88/36,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,585.96

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