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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,754.58, 50,712.45 and 23,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,754.58, 50,712.45 and 23,321 is: 32,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,754.58 : 50,712.45 = 23,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,754.58/50,712.45 = 23,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,754.58x = 50,712.45 × 23,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,754.58x = 1,182,665,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,665,046.45/36,754.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,177.35

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