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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,233.70, 54,350.55 and 33,609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,233.70, 54,350.55 and 33,609.30 is: 50,413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,233.70 : 54,350.55 = 33,609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,233.70/54,350.55 = 33,609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,233.70x = 54,350.55 × 33,609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,233.70x = 1,826,683,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,683,940.12/36,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,413.95

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