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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,238.61, 49,962.98 and 23,469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,238.61, 49,962.98 and 23,469.23 is: 32,357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,238.61 : 49,962.98 = 23,469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,238.61/49,962.98 = 23,469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,238.61x = 49,962.98 × 23,469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,238.61x = 1,172,592,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,592,477.96/36,238.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,357.55

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