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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,377.78, 50,158.40 and 24,898.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,377.78, 50,158.40 and 24,898.23 is: 34,330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,377.78 : 50,158.40 = 24,898.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,377.78/50,158.40 = 24,898.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,377.78x = 50,158.40 × 24,898.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,377.78x = 1,248,855,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,855,129.74/36,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,330.16

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