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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,281.02, 50,063.95 and 20,367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,281.02, 50,063.95 and 20,367.22 is: 28,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,281.02 : 50,063.95 = 20,367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,281.02/50,063.95 = 20,367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,281.02x = 50,063.95 × 20,367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,281.02x = 1,019,663,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,663,483.72/36,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,104.60

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