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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,247.91, 50,011.83 and 21,141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,247.91, 50,011.83 and 21,141.23 is: 29,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,247.91 : 50,011.83 = 21,141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,247.91/50,011.83 = 21,141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,247.91x = 50,011.83 × 21,141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,247.91x = 1,057,311,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,311,350.69/36,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,168.90

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