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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,267.29, 50,064.38 and 33,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,267.29, 50,064.38 and 33,997.52 is: 46,931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,267.29 : 50,064.38 = 33,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,267.29/50,064.38 = 33,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,267.29x = 50,064.38 × 33,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,267.29x = 1,702,064,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,064,843.00/36,267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,931.12

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