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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,320, 50,110.08 and 22,165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,320, 50,110.08 and 22,165.76 is: 30,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,320 : 50,110.08 = 22,165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,320/50,110.08 = 22,165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,320x = 50,110.08 × 22,165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,320x = 1,110,728,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,728,006.86/36,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,581.72

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