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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,618.91, 50,539.48 and 23,191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,618.91, 50,539.48 and 23,191.41 is: 32,007.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,618.91 : 50,539.48 = 23,191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,618.91/50,539.48 = 23,191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,618.91x = 50,539.48 × 23,191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,618.91x = 1,172,081,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,081,811.17/36,618.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,007.56

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