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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,848.09, 50,858.57 and 23,416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,848.09, 50,858.57 and 23,416.72 is: 32,320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,848.09 : 50,858.57 = 23,416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,848.09/50,858.57 = 23,416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,848.09x = 50,858.57 × 23,416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,848.09x = 1,190,940,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,940,649.06/36,848.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,320.28

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