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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,273.61, 50,017.15 and 23,510.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,273.61, 50,017.15 and 23,510.03 is: 32,417.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,273.61 : 50,017.15 = 23,510.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,273.61/50,017.15 = 23,510.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,273.61x = 50,017.15 × 23,510.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,273.61x = 1,175,904,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,904,625.42/36,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,417.64

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