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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,606.06, 50,525.91 and 23,183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,606.06, 50,525.91 and 23,183.82 is: 31,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,606.06 : 50,525.91 = 23,183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,606.06/50,525.91 = 23,183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,606.06x = 50,525.91 × 23,183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,606.06x = 1,171,383,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,383,602.78/36,606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,999.72

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