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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,623.94, 50,538.96 and 20,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,623.94, 50,538.96 and 20,709.06 is: 28,577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,623.94 : 50,538.96 = 20,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,623.94/50,538.96 = 20,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,623.94x = 50,538.96 × 20,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,623.94x = 1,046,614,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,614,354.98/36,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,577.33

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