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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,431.69, 50,298.98 and 29,733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,431.69, 50,298.98 and 29,733.32 is: 41,050.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,431.69 : 50,298.98 = 29,733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,431.69/50,298.98 = 29,733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,431.69x = 50,298.98 × 29,733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,431.69x = 1,495,555,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,555,267.85/36,431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,050.95

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