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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,284.72, 50,069.48 and 20,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,284.72, 50,069.48 and 20,366.06 is: 28,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,284.72 : 50,069.48 = 20,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,284.72/50,069.48 = 20,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,284.72x = 50,069.48 × 20,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,284.72x = 1,019,718,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,718,033.85/36,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,103.24

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