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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,293.76, 50,089.92 and 22,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,293.76, 50,089.92 and 22,147.20 is: 30,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,293.76 : 50,089.92 = 22,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,293.76/50,089.92 = 22,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,293.76x = 50,089.92 × 22,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,293.76x = 1,109,351,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,351,476.22/36,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,565.90

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