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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,258.94, 50,011.92 and 35,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,258.94, 50,011.92 and 35,039.68 is: 48,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,258.94 : 50,011.92 = 35,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,258.94/50,011.92 = 35,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,258.94x = 50,011.92 × 35,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,258.94x = 1,752,401,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,401,672.99/36,258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,330.20

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