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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,174.70, 49,938.38 and 24,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,174.70, 49,938.38 and 24,095.28 is: 33,263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,174.70 : 49,938.38 = 24,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,174.70/49,938.38 = 24,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,174.70x = 49,938.38 × 24,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,174.70x = 1,203,279,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,279,248.85/36,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,263.01

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