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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,674.74, 50,579.94 and 24,722.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,674.74, 50,579.94 and 24,722.38 is: 34,095.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,674.74 : 50,579.94 = 24,722.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,674.74/50,579.94 = 24,722.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,674.74x = 50,579.94 × 24,722.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,674.74x = 1,250,456,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,456,497.06/36,674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,095.85

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