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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,739.62, 50,751.86 and 35,374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,739.62, 50,751.86 and 35,374.14 is: 48,865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,739.62 : 50,751.86 = 35,374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,739.62/50,751.86 = 35,374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,739.62x = 50,751.86 × 35,374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,739.62x = 1,795,303,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,303,224.03/36,739.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,865.59

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