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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,464.76, 50,329.74 and 30,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,464.76, 50,329.74 and 30,486.04 is: 42,077.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,464.76 : 50,329.74 = 30,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,464.76/50,329.74 = 30,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,464.76x = 50,329.74 × 30,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,464.76x = 1,534,354,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,354,466.83/36,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,077.73

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