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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,374.46, 50,139.57 and 33,323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,374.46, 50,139.57 and 33,323.58 is: 45,934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,374.46 : 50,139.57 = 33,323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,374.46/50,139.57 = 33,323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,374.46x = 50,139.57 × 33,323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,374.46x = 1,670,829,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,829,972.06/36,374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,934.15

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