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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,313.96, 50,118.72 and 22,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,313.96, 50,118.72 and 22,174.96 is: 30,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,313.96 : 50,118.72 = 22,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,313.96/50,118.72 = 22,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,313.96x = 50,118.72 × 22,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,313.96x = 1,111,380,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,380,611.25/36,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,604.78

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