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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,247.50, 50,021.82 and 22,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,247.50, 50,021.82 and 22,097.88 is: 30,495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,247.50 : 50,021.82 = 22,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,247.50/50,021.82 = 22,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,247.50x = 50,021.82 × 22,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,247.50x = 1,105,376,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,376,175.74/36,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,495.24

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