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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,439.14, 50,284.98 and 20,523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,439.14, 50,284.98 and 20,523.72 is: 28,322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,439.14 : 50,284.98 = 20,523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,439.14/50,284.98 = 20,523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,439.14x = 50,284.98 × 20,523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,439.14x = 1,032,034,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,034,849.73/36,439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,322.15

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