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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,380.78, 50,162.53 and 24,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,380.78, 50,162.53 and 24,901.22 is: 34,334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,380.78 : 50,162.53 = 24,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,380.78/50,162.53 = 24,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,380.78x = 50,162.53 × 24,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,380.78x = 1,249,108,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,108,270.11/36,380.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,334.29

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