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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,281.39, 50,070.56 and 24,161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,281.39, 50,070.56 and 24,161.09 is: 33,343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,281.39 : 50,070.56 = 24,161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,281.39/50,070.56 = 24,161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,281.39x = 50,070.56 × 24,161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,281.39x = 1,209,758,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,758,935.35/36,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,343.79

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