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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,168.85, 49,903.05 and 22,011.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,168.85, 49,903.05 and 22,011.67 is: 30,370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,168.85 : 49,903.05 = 22,011.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,168.85/49,903.05 = 22,011.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,168.85x = 49,903.05 × 22,011.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,168.85x = 1,098,449,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,449,468.59/36,168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,370.04

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