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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,407.88, 50,188.68 and 22,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,407.88, 50,188.68 and 22,251.24 is: 30,673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,407.88 : 50,188.68 = 22,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,407.88/50,188.68 = 22,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,407.88x = 50,188.68 × 22,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,407.88x = 1,116,760,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,760,363.96/36,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,673.59

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