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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,263.91, 50,076.11 and 22,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,263.91, 50,076.11 and 22,675.24 is: 31,311.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,263.91 : 50,076.11 = 22,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,263.91/50,076.11 = 22,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,263.91x = 50,076.11 × 22,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,263.91x = 1,135,487,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,487,812.52/36,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,311.79

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