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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,411.39, 50,263.20 and 24,481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,411.39, 50,263.20 and 24,481.64 is: 33,795.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,411.39 : 50,263.20 = 24,481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,411.39/50,263.20 = 24,481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,411.39x = 50,263.20 × 24,481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,411.39x = 1,230,525,567.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,525,567.65/36,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,795.07

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