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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,204.52, 49,962.14 and 22,057.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,204.52, 49,962.14 and 22,057.36 is: 30,439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,204.52 : 49,962.14 = 22,057.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,204.52/49,962.14 = 22,057.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,204.52x = 49,962.14 × 22,057.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,204.52x = 1,102,032,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,032,908.35/36,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,439.10

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