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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,233.06, 50,003.33 and 22,629.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,233.06, 50,003.33 and 22,629.17 is: 31,229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,233.06 : 50,003.33 = 22,629.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,233.06/50,003.33 = 22,629.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,233.06x = 50,003.33 × 22,629.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,233.06x = 1,131,533,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,533,867.00/36,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,229.33

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