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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,391.68, 50,221.44 and 22,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,391.68, 50,221.44 and 22,252.32 is: 30,708.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,391.68 : 50,221.44 = 22,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,391.68/50,221.44 = 22,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,391.68x = 50,221.44 × 22,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,391.68x = 1,117,543,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,543,553.74/36,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,708.77

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