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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,014.64, 49,686.33 and 22,562.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,014.64, 49,686.33 and 22,562.46 is: 31,127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,014.64 : 49,686.33 = 22,562.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,014.64/49,686.33 = 22,562.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,014.64x = 49,686.33 × 22,562.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,014.64x = 1,121,045,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,045,833.17/36,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,127.50

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