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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,347.52, 50,159.28 and 22,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,347.52, 50,159.28 and 22,927.44 is: 31,639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,347.52 : 50,159.28 = 22,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,347.52/50,159.28 = 22,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,347.52x = 50,159.28 × 22,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,347.52x = 1,150,023,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,023,882.64/36,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,639.68

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