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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,711.28, 50,652.84 and 21,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,711.28, 50,652.84 and 21,604.60 is: 29,809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,711.28 : 50,652.84 = 21,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,711.28/50,652.84 = 21,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,711.28x = 50,652.84 × 21,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,711.28x = 1,094,334,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,334,347.06/36,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,809.21

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