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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,396.06, 50,198.52 and 31,912.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,396.06, 50,198.52 and 31,912.31 is: 44,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,396.06 : 50,198.52 = 31,912.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,396.06/50,198.52 = 31,912.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,396.06x = 50,198.52 × 31,912.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,396.06x = 1,601,950,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,950,731.78/36,396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,014.40

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