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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,749.58, 50,705.55 and 23,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,749.58, 50,705.55 and 23,316 is: 32,170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,749.58 : 50,705.55 = 23,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,749.58/50,705.55 = 23,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,749.58x = 50,705.55 × 23,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,749.58x = 1,182,250,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,250,603.80/36,749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,170.45

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