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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,127.58, 49,852.68 and 22,514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,127.58, 49,852.68 and 22,514.36 is: 31,067.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,127.58 : 49,852.68 = 22,514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,127.58/49,852.68 = 22,514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,127.58x = 49,852.68 × 22,514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,127.58x = 1,122,401,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,401,184.48/36,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,067.71

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