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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,672.47, 50,591.73 and 23,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,672.47, 50,591.73 and 23,922.72 is: 33,002.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,672.47 : 50,591.73 = 23,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,672.47/50,591.73 = 23,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,672.47x = 50,591.73 × 23,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,672.47x = 1,210,291,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,291,791.11/36,672.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,002.73

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