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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,224.06, 49,977.36 and 21,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,224.06, 49,977.36 and 21,113.28 is: 29,129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,224.06 : 49,977.36 = 21,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,224.06/49,977.36 = 21,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,224.06x = 49,977.36 × 21,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,224.06x = 1,055,185,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,185,995.34/36,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,129.43

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