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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,156.42, 49,895.86 and 22,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,156.42, 49,895.86 and 22,009.26 is: 30,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,156.42 : 49,895.86 = 22,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,156.42/49,895.86 = 22,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,156.42x = 49,895.86 × 22,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,156.42x = 1,098,170,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,170,845.62/36,156.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,372.78

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