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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,328.84, 50,135.70 and 22,180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,328.84, 50,135.70 and 22,180.84 is: 30,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,328.84 : 50,135.70 = 22,180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,328.84/50,135.70 = 22,180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,328.84x = 50,135.70 × 22,180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,328.84x = 1,112,051,939.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,051,939.99/36,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,610.72

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