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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,377.52, 50,183.19 and 22,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,377.52, 50,183.19 and 22,205.76 is: 30,633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,377.52 : 50,183.19 = 22,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,377.52/50,183.19 = 22,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,377.52x = 50,183.19 × 22,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,377.52x = 1,114,355,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,355,873.17/36,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,633.09

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