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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,250.48, 50,018.72 and 21,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,250.48, 50,018.72 and 21,907.40 is: 30,228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,250.48 : 50,018.72 = 21,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,250.48/50,018.72 = 21,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,250.48x = 50,018.72 × 21,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,250.48x = 1,095,780,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,780,106.53/36,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,228.02

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