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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,225.62, 49,993.77 and 20,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,225.62, 49,993.77 and 20,311.10 is: 28,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,225.62 : 49,993.77 = 20,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,225.62/49,993.77 = 20,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,225.62x = 49,993.77 × 20,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,225.62x = 1,015,428,461.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,428,461.85/36,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,030.67

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