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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,895.59, 50,792.76 and 35,200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,895.59, 50,792.76 and 35,200.89 is: 48,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,895.59 : 50,792.76 = 35,200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,895.59/50,792.76 = 35,200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,895.59x = 50,792.76 × 35,200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,895.59x = 1,787,950,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,950,357.56/36,895.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,459.73

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