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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,209.16, 49,968.63 and 22,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,209.16, 49,968.63 and 22,062.06 is: 30,445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,209.16 : 49,968.63 = 22,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,209.16/49,968.63 = 22,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,209.16x = 49,968.63 × 22,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,209.16x = 1,102,410,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,410,913.18/36,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,445.64

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