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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,355.70, 74,033.55 and 36,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,355.70, 74,033.55 and 36,233.70 is: 54,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,355.70 : 74,033.55 = 36,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,355.70/74,033.55 = 36,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,355.70x = 74,033.55 × 36,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,355.70x = 2,682,509,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,509,440.64/49,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,350.55

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