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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,251.28, 50,027.04 and 23,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,251.28, 50,027.04 and 23,676 is: 32,673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,251.28 : 50,027.04 = 23,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,251.28/50,027.04 = 23,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,251.28x = 50,027.04 × 23,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,251.28x = 1,184,440,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,440,199.04/36,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,673.06

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