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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,350.76, 50,164.84 and 22,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,350.76, 50,164.84 and 22,211.40 is: 30,652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,350.76 : 50,164.84 = 22,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,350.76/50,164.84 = 22,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,350.76x = 50,164.84 × 22,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,350.76x = 1,114,231,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,231,327.18/36,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,652.22

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