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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,383.46, 50,209.83 and 23,808.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,383.46, 50,209.83 and 23,808.12 is: 32,855.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,383.46 : 50,209.83 = 23,808.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,383.46/50,209.83 = 23,808.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,383.46x = 50,209.83 × 23,808.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,383.46x = 1,195,401,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,401,657.82/36,383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,855.63

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