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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,148.76, 49,916.06 and 22,742.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,148.76, 49,916.06 and 22,742.44 is: 31,403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,148.76 : 49,916.06 = 22,742.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,148.76/49,916.06 = 22,742.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,148.76x = 49,916.06 × 22,742.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,148.76x = 1,135,212,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,212,999.59/36,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,403.93

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