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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,246.78, 50,036.25 and 33,977.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,246.78, 50,036.25 and 33,977.09 is: 46,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,246.78 : 50,036.25 = 33,977.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,246.78/50,036.25 = 33,977.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,246.78x = 50,036.25 × 33,977.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,246.78x = 1,700,086,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,086,046.75/36,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,903.09

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