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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,416.61, 50,251.86 and 22,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,416.61, 50,251.86 and 22,266.72 is: 30,726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,416.61 : 50,251.86 = 22,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,416.61/50,251.86 = 22,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,416.61x = 50,251.86 × 22,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,416.61x = 1,118,944,096.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,944,096.10/36,416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,726.20

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