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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,465.60, 50,289.12 and 23,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,465.60, 50,289.12 and 23,897.28 is: 32,956.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,465.60 : 50,289.12 = 23,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,465.60/50,289.12 = 23,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,465.60x = 50,289.12 × 23,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,465.60x = 1,201,773,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,773,181.59/36,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,956.35

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