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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,221.71, 50,033.99 and 30,191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,221.71, 50,033.99 and 30,191.74 is: 41,704.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,221.71 : 50,033.99 = 30,191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,221.71/50,033.99 = 30,191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,221.71x = 50,033.99 × 30,191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,221.71x = 1,510,613,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,613,355.26/36,221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,704.64

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