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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,741.62, 50,754.62 and 35,376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,741.62, 50,754.62 and 35,376.14 is: 48,868.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,741.62 : 50,754.62 = 35,376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,741.62/50,754.62 = 35,376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,741.62x = 50,754.62 × 35,376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,741.62x = 1,795,502,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,502,542.77/36,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,868.36

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