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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,371, 50,192.52 and 22,220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,371, 50,192.52 and 22,220.84 is: 30,665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,371 : 50,192.52 = 22,220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,371/50,192.52 = 22,220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,371x = 50,192.52 × 22,220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,371x = 1,115,319,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,319,956.12/36,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,665.09

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