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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,235.63, 50,005.68 and 21,893.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,235.63, 50,005.68 and 21,893.47 is: 30,213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,235.63 : 50,005.68 = 21,893.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,235.63/50,005.68 = 21,893.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,235.63x = 50,005.68 × 21,893.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,235.63x = 1,094,797,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,797,854.91/36,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,213.30

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