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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,771.52, 50,391.25 and 33,228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,771.52, 50,391.25 and 33,228.58 is: 45,536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,771.52 : 50,391.25 = 33,228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,771.52/50,391.25 = 33,228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,771.52x = 50,391.25 × 33,228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,771.52x = 1,674,429,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,429,707.54/36,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,536.05

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