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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,204.76, 49,962.49 and 22,057.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,204.76, 49,962.49 and 22,057.61 is: 30,439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,204.76 : 49,962.49 = 22,057.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,204.76/49,962.49 = 22,057.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,204.76x = 49,962.49 × 22,057.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,204.76x = 1,102,053,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,053,188.81/36,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,439.46

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