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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,663.53, 50,517.51 and 24,706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,663.53, 50,517.51 and 24,706.10 is: 34,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,663.53 : 50,517.51 = 24,706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,663.53/50,517.51 = 24,706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,663.53x = 50,517.51 × 24,706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,663.53x = 1,248,090,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,090,401.22/36,663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,041.75

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