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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,372.78, 50,177.49 and 23,625.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,372.78, 50,177.49 and 23,625.06 is: 32,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,372.78 : 50,177.49 = 23,625.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,372.78/50,177.49 = 23,625.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,372.78x = 50,177.49 × 23,625.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,372.78x = 1,185,446,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,446,211.90/36,372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,591.58

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