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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,312.06, 49,996.73 and 32,990.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,312.06, 49,996.73 and 32,990.46 is: 45,423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,312.06 : 49,996.73 = 32,990.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,312.06/49,996.73 = 32,990.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,312.06x = 49,996.73 × 32,990.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,312.06x = 1,649,414,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,414,956.24/36,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,423.34

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