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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,235.03, 50,005.62 and 21,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,235.03, 50,005.62 and 21,125.14 is: 29,153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,235.03 : 50,005.62 = 21,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,235.03/50,005.62 = 21,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,235.03x = 50,005.62 × 21,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,235.03x = 1,056,375,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,375,723.29/36,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,153.44

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