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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.38, 50,983.83 and 23,533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.38, 50,983.83 and 23,533.34 is: 32,457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.38 : 50,983.83 = 23,533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.38/50,983.83 = 23,533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.38x = 50,983.83 × 23,533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.38x = 1,199,819,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,819,550.97/36,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,457.05

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