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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,425.65, 50,261.52 and 23,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,425.65, 50,261.52 and 23,004.13 is: 31,741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,425.65 : 50,261.52 = 23,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,425.65/50,261.52 = 23,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,425.65x = 50,261.52 × 23,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,425.65x = 1,156,222,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,222,540.08/36,425.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,741.99

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