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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,247.38, 50,033.34 and 22,101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,247.38, 50,033.34 and 22,101.14 is: 30,506.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,247.38 : 50,033.34 = 22,101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,247.38/50,033.34 = 22,101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,247.38x = 50,033.34 × 22,101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,247.38x = 1,105,793,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,793,601.84/36,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,506.86

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