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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,486.82, 50,318.22 and 23,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,486.82, 50,318.22 and 23,034.70 is: 31,766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,486.82 : 50,318.22 = 23,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,486.82/50,318.22 = 23,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,486.82x = 50,318.22 × 23,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,486.82x = 1,159,065,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,065,102.23/36,486.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,766.68

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