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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,281.41, 50,067.93 and 20,365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,281.41, 50,067.93 and 20,365.45 is: 28,104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,281.41 : 50,067.93 = 20,365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,281.41/50,067.93 = 20,365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,281.41x = 50,067.93 × 20,365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,281.41x = 1,019,655,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,655,925.02/36,281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,104.09

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