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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,792.73, 50,791.94 and 24,688.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,792.73, 50,791.94 and 24,688.86 is: 34,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,792.73 : 50,791.94 = 24,688.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,792.73/50,791.94 = 24,688.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,792.73x = 50,791.94 × 24,688.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,792.73x = 1,253,995,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,995,095.79/36,792.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,082.69

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