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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,274.88, 54,253.44 and 33,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,274.88, 54,253.44 and 33,618.08 is: 50,279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,274.88 : 54,253.44 = 33,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,274.88/54,253.44 = 33,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,274.88x = 54,253.44 × 33,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,274.88x = 1,823,896,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,896,486.20/36,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,279.88

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