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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,282.93, 50,067.72 and 20,364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,282.93, 50,067.72 and 20,364.33 is: 28,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,282.93 : 50,067.72 = 20,364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,282.93/50,067.72 = 20,364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,282.93x = 50,067.72 × 20,364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,282.93x = 1,019,595,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,595,572.43/36,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,101.25

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