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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,158.70, 49,893.06 and 22,720.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,158.70, 49,893.06 and 22,720.43 is: 31,350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,158.70 : 49,893.06 = 22,720.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,158.70/49,893.06 = 22,720.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,158.70x = 49,893.06 × 22,720.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,158.70x = 1,133,591,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,591,663.61/36,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,350.46

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