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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,160.74, 49,907.61 and 22,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,160.74, 49,907.61 and 22,011.12 is: 30,378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,160.74 : 49,907.61 = 22,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,160.74/49,907.61 = 22,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,160.74x = 49,907.61 × 22,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,160.74x = 1,098,522,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,522,392.62/36,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,378.87

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