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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,744.08, 50,697.96 and 23,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,744.08, 50,697.96 and 23,310.44 is: 32,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,744.08 : 50,697.96 = 23,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,744.08/50,697.96 = 23,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,744.08x = 50,697.96 × 23,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,744.08x = 1,181,791,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,791,754.70/36,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,162.78

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