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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,253.83, 50,022.33 and 35,059.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,253.83, 50,022.33 and 35,059.18 is: 48,373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,253.83 : 50,022.33 = 35,059.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,253.83/50,022.33 = 35,059.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,253.83x = 50,022.33 × 35,059.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,253.83x = 1,753,741,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,741,871.49/36,253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,373.98

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