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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,206.58, 49,964.98 and 22,059.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,206.58, 49,964.98 and 22,059.42 is: 30,441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,206.58 : 49,964.98 = 22,059.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,206.58/49,964.98 = 22,059.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,206.58x = 49,964.98 × 22,059.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,206.58x = 1,102,198,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,198,479.11/36,206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,441.94

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