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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,207.26, 49,965.94 and 22,060.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,207.26, 49,965.94 and 22,060.11 is: 30,442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,207.26 : 49,965.94 = 22,060.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,207.26/49,965.94 = 22,060.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,207.26x = 49,965.94 × 22,060.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,207.26x = 1,102,254,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,254,132.65/36,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,442.90

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