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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,670.98, 50,647.23 and 24,783.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,670.98, 50,647.23 and 24,783.42 is: 34,229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,670.98 : 50,647.23 = 24,783.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,670.98/50,647.23 = 24,783.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,670.98x = 50,647.23 × 24,783.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,670.98x = 1,255,211,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,211,572.93/36,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,229.02

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