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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,611.98, 50,529.93 and 23,184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,611.98, 50,529.93 and 23,184.46 is: 31,997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,611.98 : 50,529.93 = 23,184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,611.98/50,529.93 = 23,184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,611.98x = 50,529.93 × 23,184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,611.98x = 1,171,509,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,509,140.89/36,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,997.97

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