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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,423.09, 50,261.58 and 22,086.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,423.09, 50,261.58 and 22,086.09 is: 30,477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,423.09 : 50,261.58 = 22,086.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,423.09/50,261.58 = 22,086.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,423.09x = 50,261.58 × 22,086.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,423.09x = 1,110,081,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,081,779.42/36,423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,477.42

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