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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,277.44, 50,068.28 and 22,138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,277.44, 50,068.28 and 22,138.44 is: 30,554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,277.44 : 50,068.28 = 22,138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,277.44/50,068.28 = 22,138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,277.44x = 50,068.28 × 22,138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,277.44x = 1,108,433,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,433,612.68/36,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,554.35

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