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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,141.04, 49,903.32 and 24,053.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,141.04, 49,903.32 and 24,053.14 is: 33,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,141.04 : 49,903.32 = 24,053.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,141.04/49,903.32 = 24,053.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,141.04x = 49,903.32 × 24,053.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,141.04x = 1,200,331,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,331,542.42/36,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,212.42

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