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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,465.71, 50,329.89 and 23,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,465.71, 50,329.89 and 23,030.24 is: 31,786.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,465.71 : 50,329.89 = 23,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,465.71/50,329.89 = 23,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,465.71x = 50,329.89 × 23,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,465.71x = 1,159,109,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,109,194.22/36,465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,786.28

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