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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,362.84, 50,184.52 and 22,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,362.84, 50,184.52 and 22,225.10 is: 30,672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,362.84 : 50,184.52 = 22,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,362.84/50,184.52 = 22,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,362.84x = 50,184.52 × 22,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,362.84x = 1,115,355,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,355,975.45/36,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,672.96

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