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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,451.49, 50,269.68 and 24,983.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,451.49, 50,269.68 and 24,983.06 is: 34,453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,451.49 : 50,269.68 = 24,983.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,451.49/50,269.68 = 24,983.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,451.49x = 50,269.68 × 24,983.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,451.49x = 1,255,890,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,890,180.27/36,451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,453.75

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