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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,753.58, 50,711.07 and 23,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,753.58, 50,711.07 and 23,320 is: 32,175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,753.58 : 50,711.07 = 23,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,753.58/50,711.07 = 23,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,753.58x = 50,711.07 × 23,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,753.58x = 1,182,582,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,582,152.40/36,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,175.97

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