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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,411.76, 50,263.73 and 24,481.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,411.76, 50,263.73 and 24,481.99 is: 33,795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,411.76 : 50,263.73 = 24,481.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,411.76/50,263.73 = 24,481.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,411.76x = 50,263.73 × 24,481.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,411.76x = 1,230,556,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,556,135.22/36,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,795.57

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