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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,256, 50,033.40 and 21,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,256, 50,033.40 and 21,159.04 is: 29,199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,256 : 50,033.40 = 21,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,256/50,033.40 = 21,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,256x = 50,033.40 × 21,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,256x = 1,058,658,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,658,711.94/36,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,199.55

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