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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,238.22, 50,014.21 and 22,099.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,238.22, 50,014.21 and 22,099.26 is: 30,500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,238.22 : 50,014.21 = 22,099.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,238.22/50,014.21 = 22,099.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,238.22x = 50,014.21 × 22,099.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,238.22x = 1,105,277,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,277,204.23/36,238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,500.32

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