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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,320.64, 50,127.12 and 22,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,320.64, 50,127.12 and 22,170.48 is: 30,598.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,320.64 : 50,127.12 = 22,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,320.64/50,127.12 = 22,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,320.64x = 50,127.12 × 22,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,320.64x = 1,111,342,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,342,311.42/36,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,598.09

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