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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,671.52, 50,647.92 and 24,783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,671.52, 50,647.92 and 24,783.92 is: 34,229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,671.52 : 50,647.92 = 24,783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,671.52/50,647.92 = 24,783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,671.52x = 50,647.92 × 24,783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,671.52x = 1,255,253,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,253,997.45/36,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,229.67

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