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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,664.98, 50,553.27 and 30,989.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,664.98, 50,553.27 and 30,989.58 is: 42,728.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,664.98 : 50,553.27 = 30,989.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,664.98/50,553.27 = 30,989.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,664.98x = 50,553.27 × 30,989.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,664.98x = 1,566,624,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,624,604.93/36,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,728.09

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