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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,752.58, 50,709.69 and 23,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,752.58, 50,709.69 and 23,319 is: 32,174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,752.58 : 50,709.69 = 23,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,752.58/50,709.69 = 23,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,752.58x = 50,709.69 × 23,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,752.58x = 1,182,499,261.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,499,261.11/36,752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,174.59

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