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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,264.27, 50,015.82 and 29,965.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,264.27, 50,015.82 and 29,965.71 is: 41,328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,264.27 : 50,015.82 = 29,965.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,264.27/50,015.82 = 29,965.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,264.27x = 50,015.82 × 29,965.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,264.27x = 1,498,759,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,759,557.53/36,264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,328.82

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