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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,767.58, 50,730.36 and 23,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,767.58, 50,730.36 and 23,334 is: 32,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,767.58 : 50,730.36 = 23,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,767.58/50,730.36 = 23,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,767.58x = 50,730.36 × 23,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,767.58x = 1,183,742,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,742,220.24/36,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,195.27

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