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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,385, 50,224.26 and 21,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,385, 50,224.26 and 21,481 is: 29,651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,385 : 50,224.26 = 21,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,385/50,224.26 = 21,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,385x = 50,224.26 × 21,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,385x = 1,078,867,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,867,329.06/36,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,651.43

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