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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,079.68, 49,811.49 and 22,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,079.68, 49,811.49 and 22,662.44 is: 31,287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,079.68 : 49,811.49 = 22,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,079.68/49,811.49 = 22,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,079.68x = 49,811.49 × 22,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,079.68x = 1,128,849,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,849,654.38/36,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,287.68

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