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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,561.06, 50,453.52 and 23,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,561.06, 50,453.52 and 23,985 is: 33,098.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,561.06 : 50,453.52 = 23,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,561.06/50,453.52 = 23,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,561.06x = 50,453.52 × 23,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,561.06x = 1,210,127,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,127,677.20/36,561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,098.81

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