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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,153.76, 49,876.96 and 24,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,153.76, 49,876.96 and 24,220.96 is: 33,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,153.76 : 49,876.96 = 24,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,153.76/49,876.96 = 24,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,153.76x = 49,876.96 × 24,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,153.76x = 1,208,067,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,067,853.08/36,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,414.72

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