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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,266.46, 50,034.88 and 23,698.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,266.46, 50,034.88 and 23,698.50 is: 32,695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,266.46 : 50,034.88 = 23,698.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,266.46/50,034.88 = 23,698.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,266.46x = 50,034.88 × 23,698.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,266.46x = 1,185,751,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,751,603.68/36,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,695.54

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