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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,263.10, 50,031.06 and 21,927.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,263.10, 50,031.06 and 21,927.32 is: 30,252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,263.10 : 50,031.06 = 21,927.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,263.10/50,031.06 = 21,927.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,263.10x = 50,031.06 × 21,927.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,263.10x = 1,097,046,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,046,812.40/36,263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,252.43

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