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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,220.59, 50,013.32 and 24,294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,220.59, 50,013.32 and 24,294.15 is: 33,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,220.59 : 50,013.32 = 24,294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,220.59/50,013.32 = 24,294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,220.59x = 50,013.32 × 24,294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,220.59x = 1,215,030,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,030,976.61/36,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,545.31

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