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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,666, 50,599.08 and 24,113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,666, 50,599.08 and 24,113.16 is: 33,276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,666 : 50,599.08 = 24,113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,666/50,599.08 = 24,113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,666x = 50,599.08 × 24,113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,666x = 1,220,103,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,103,711.89/36,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,276.16

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