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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,258, 50,031.72 and 21,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,258, 50,031.72 and 21,153.84 is: 29,189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,258 : 50,031.72 = 21,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,258/50,031.72 = 21,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,258x = 50,031.72 × 21,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,258x = 1,058,362,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,362,999.80/36,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,189.78

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