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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,346.73, 50,143.07 and 22,191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,346.73, 50,143.07 and 22,191.38 is: 30,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,346.73 : 50,143.07 = 22,191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,346.73/50,143.07 = 22,191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,346.73x = 50,143.07 × 22,191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,346.73x = 1,112,743,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,743,725.50/36,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,614.68

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