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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,740.62, 50,753.24 and 35,375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,740.62, 50,753.24 and 35,375.14 is: 48,866.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,740.62 : 50,753.24 = 35,375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,740.62/50,753.24 = 35,375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,740.62x = 50,753.24 × 35,375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,740.62x = 1,795,402,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,402,970.45/36,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,866.98

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