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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,741.08, 50,693.82 and 23,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,741.08, 50,693.82 and 23,307.44 is: 32,158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,741.08 : 50,693.82 = 23,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,741.08/50,693.82 = 23,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,741.08x = 50,693.82 × 23,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,741.08x = 1,181,543,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,543,168.02/36,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,158.64

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