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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,649.58, 50,607.98 and 23,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,649.58, 50,607.98 and 23,060.28 is: 31,843.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,649.58 : 50,607.98 = 23,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,649.58/50,607.98 = 23,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,649.58x = 50,607.98 × 23,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,649.58x = 1,167,034,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,034,189.03/36,649.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,843.04

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