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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,319.23, 50,004.68 and 30,992.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,319.23, 50,004.68 and 30,992.67 is: 42,671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,319.23 : 50,004.68 = 30,992.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,319.23/50,004.68 = 30,992.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,319.23x = 50,004.68 × 30,992.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,319.23x = 1,549,778,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,778,390.73/36,319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,671.01

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