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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,256.68, 50,029.62 and 21,154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,256.68, 50,029.62 and 21,154.32 is: 29,190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,256.68 : 50,029.62 = 21,154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,256.68/50,029.62 = 21,154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,256.68x = 50,029.62 × 21,154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,256.68x = 1,058,342,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,342,590.96/36,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,190.28

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