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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,713, 50,668.26 and 21,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,713, 50,668.26 and 21,809 is: 30,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,713 : 50,668.26 = 21,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,713/50,668.26 = 21,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,713x = 50,668.26 × 21,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,713x = 1,105,024,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,024,082.34/36,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,098.99

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