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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,206.27, 49,964.55 and 22,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,206.27, 49,964.55 and 22,059.12 is: 30,441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,206.27 : 49,964.55 = 22,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,206.27/49,964.55 = 22,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,206.27x = 49,964.55 × 22,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,206.27x = 1,102,174,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,174,004.20/36,206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,441.53

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