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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,658.38, 50,573.43 and 24,725.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,658.38, 50,573.43 and 24,725.46 is: 34,110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,658.38 : 50,573.43 = 24,725.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,658.38/50,573.43 = 24,725.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,658.38x = 50,573.43 × 24,725.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,658.38x = 1,250,451,320.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,451,320.53/36,658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,110.93

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