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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,439.62, 50,285.64 and 20,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,439.62, 50,285.64 and 20,523.70 is: 28,322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,439.62 : 50,285.64 = 20,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,439.62/50,285.64 = 20,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,439.62x = 50,285.64 × 20,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,439.62x = 1,032,047,389.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,047,389.67/36,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,322.12

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