Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,860.06, 50,866.98 and 24,122
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 36,860.06, 50,866.98 and 24,122 is: 33,288.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,860.06 : 50,866.98 = 24,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,860.06/50,866.98 = 24,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,860.06x = 50,866.98 × 24,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,860.06x = 1,227,013,291.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,227,013,291.56/36,860.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,288.42
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