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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,746.58, 50,701.40 and 23,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,746.58, 50,701.40 and 23,313 is: 32,166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,746.58 : 50,701.40 = 23,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,746.58/50,701.40 = 23,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,746.58x = 50,701.40 × 23,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,746.58x = 1,182,001,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,001,738.20/36,746.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,166.31

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