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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,202.32, 50,005.08 and 32,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,202.32, 50,005.08 and 32,664.24 is: 45,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,202.32 : 50,005.08 = 32,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,202.32/50,005.08 = 32,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,202.32x = 50,005.08 × 32,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,202.32x = 1,633,377,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,377,934.34/36,202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,118.05

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