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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,310.96, 50,114.58 and 22,171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,310.96, 50,114.58 and 22,171.96 is: 30,600.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,310.96 : 50,114.58 = 22,171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,310.96/50,114.58 = 22,171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,310.96x = 50,114.58 × 22,171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,310.96x = 1,111,138,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,138,463.18/36,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,600.64

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