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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,252.84, 50,051.32 and 24,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,252.84, 50,051.32 and 24,170.32 is: 33,369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,252.84 : 50,051.32 = 24,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,252.84/50,051.32 = 24,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,252.84x = 50,051.32 × 24,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,252.84x = 1,209,756,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,756,420.82/36,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,369.98

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