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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,266.88, 54,241.44 and 33,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,266.88, 54,241.44 and 33,610.08 is: 50,267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,266.88 : 54,241.44 = 33,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,266.88/54,241.44 = 33,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,266.88x = 54,241.44 × 33,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,266.88x = 1,823,059,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,059,137.72/36,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,267.88

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