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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,410.57, 50,230.34 and 29,723.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,410.57, 50,230.34 and 29,723.82 is: 41,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,410.57 : 50,230.34 = 29,723.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,410.57/50,230.34 = 29,723.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,410.57x = 50,230.34 × 29,723.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,410.57x = 1,493,037,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,037,584.70/36,410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,005.61

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