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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,273.84, 50,024.43 and 24,181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,273.84, 50,024.43 and 24,181.26 is: 33,347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,273.84 : 50,024.43 = 24,181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,273.84/50,024.43 = 24,181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,273.84x = 50,024.43 × 24,181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,273.84x = 1,209,653,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,653,748.18/36,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,347.83

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