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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,242.68, 49,993.66 and 22,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,242.68, 49,993.66 and 22,792.60 is: 31,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,242.68 : 49,993.66 = 22,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,242.68/49,993.66 = 22,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,242.68x = 49,993.66 × 22,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,242.68x = 1,139,485,494.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,485,494.92/36,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,440.43

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