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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,247.62, 49,996.42 and 35,028.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,247.62, 49,996.42 and 35,028.39 is: 48,314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,247.62 : 49,996.42 = 35,028.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,247.62/49,996.42 = 35,028.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,247.62x = 49,996.42 × 35,028.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,247.62x = 1,751,294,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,294,098.36/36,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,314.73

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