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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,417.61, 50,253.24 and 22,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,417.61, 50,253.24 and 22,267.72 is: 30,727.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,417.61 : 50,253.24 = 22,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,417.61/50,253.24 = 22,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,417.61x = 50,253.24 × 22,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,417.61x = 1,119,025,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,025,077.41/36,417.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,727.58

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