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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,265.61, 50,046.41 and 20,350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,265.61, 50,046.41 and 20,350.02 is: 28,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,265.61 : 50,046.41 = 20,350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,265.61/50,046.41 = 20,350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,265.61x = 50,046.41 × 20,350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,265.61x = 1,018,445,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,445,342.68/36,265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,082.95

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