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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,755.42, 50,714.76 and 24,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,755.42, 50,714.76 and 24,027.34 is: 33,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,755.42 : 50,714.76 = 24,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,755.42/50,714.76 = 24,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,755.42x = 50,714.76 × 24,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,755.42x = 1,218,540,781.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,540,781.54/36,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,152.68

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