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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,628.61, 50,569.52 and 23,903.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,628.61, 50,569.52 and 23,903.91 is: 33,001.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,628.61 : 50,569.52 = 23,903.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,628.61/50,569.52 = 23,903.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,628.61x = 50,569.52 × 23,903.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,628.61x = 1,208,809,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,809,135.30/36,628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,001.78

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