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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,362.25, 50,180.51 and 23,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,362.25, 50,180.51 and 23,787 is: 32,826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,362.25 : 50,180.51 = 23,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,362.25/50,180.51 = 23,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,362.25x = 50,180.51 × 23,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,362.25x = 1,193,643,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,643,850.84/36,362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,826.46

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