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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,069.84, 49,757.49 and 22,615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,069.84, 49,757.49 and 22,615.74 is: 31,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,069.84 : 49,757.49 = 22,615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,069.84/49,757.49 = 22,615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,069.84x = 49,757.49 × 22,615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,069.84x = 1,125,302,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,302,456.89/36,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,197.88

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