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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,438.61, 50,285.93 and 20,523.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,438.61, 50,285.93 and 20,523.63 is: 28,322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,438.61 : 50,285.93 = 20,523.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,438.61/50,285.93 = 20,523.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,438.61x = 50,285.93 × 20,523.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,438.61x = 1,032,049,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,049,821.53/36,438.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,322.97

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