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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,222.21, 49,987.94 and 21,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,222.21, 49,987.94 and 21,112.44 is: 29,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,222.21 : 49,987.94 = 21,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,222.21/49,987.94 = 21,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,222.21x = 49,987.94 × 21,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,222.21x = 1,055,367,383.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,367,383.97/36,222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,135.92

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