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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,381.78, 50,163.91 and 24,902.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,381.78, 50,163.91 and 24,902.22 is: 34,335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,381.78 : 50,163.91 = 24,902.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,381.78/50,163.91 = 24,902.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,381.78x = 50,163.91 × 24,902.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,381.78x = 1,249,192,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,192,722.88/36,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,335.67

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