Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,407.24, 50,244 and 22,256
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 36,407.24, 50,244 and 22,256 is: 30,714.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,407.24 : 50,244 = 22,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,407.24/50,244 = 22,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,407.24x = 50,244 × 22,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,407.24x = 1,118,230,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,118,230,464/36,407.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,714.51
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