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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,312.96, 50,117.34 and 22,173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,312.96, 50,117.34 and 22,173.96 is: 30,603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,312.96 : 50,117.34 = 22,173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,312.96/50,117.34 = 22,173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,312.96x = 50,117.34 × 22,173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,312.96x = 1,111,299,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,299,892.47/36,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,603.40

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