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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,247.65, 49,908.08 and 32,926.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,247.65, 49,908.08 and 32,926.14 is: 45,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,247.65 : 49,908.08 = 32,926.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,247.65/49,908.08 = 32,926.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,247.65x = 49,908.08 × 32,926.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,247.65x = 1,643,280,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,280,511.53/36,247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,334.82

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