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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,774.91, 50,395.87 and 33,231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,774.91, 50,395.87 and 33,231.97 is: 45,540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,774.91 : 50,395.87 = 33,231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,774.91/50,395.87 = 33,231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,774.91x = 50,395.87 × 33,231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,774.91x = 1,674,754,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,754,144.50/36,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,540.67

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