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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,245.07, 50,007.96 and 23,498.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,245.07, 50,007.96 and 23,498.79 is: 32,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,245.07 : 50,007.96 = 23,498.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,245.07/50,007.96 = 23,498.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,245.07x = 50,007.96 × 23,498.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,245.07x = 1,175,126,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,126,550.37/36,245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,421.69

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