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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,255.98, 50,011.08 and 23,991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,255.98, 50,011.08 and 23,991.32 is: 33,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,255.98 : 50,011.08 = 23,991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,255.98/50,011.08 = 23,991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,255.98x = 50,011.08 × 23,991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,255.98x = 1,199,831,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,831,823.83/36,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,093.35

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