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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,238.70, 49,997.45 and 21,893.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,238.70, 49,997.45 and 21,893.16 is: 30,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,238.70 : 49,997.45 = 21,893.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,238.70/49,997.45 = 21,893.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,238.70x = 49,997.45 × 21,893.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,238.70x = 1,094,602,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,602,172.44/36,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,205.34

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