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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,281.04, 50,061.42 and 22,138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,281.04, 50,061.42 and 22,138.44 is: 30,547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,281.04 : 50,061.42 = 22,138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,281.04/50,061.42 = 22,138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,281.04x = 50,061.42 × 22,138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,281.04x = 1,108,281,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,281,742.98/36,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,547.13

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