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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,425.55, 50,271.26 and 22,996.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,425.55, 50,271.26 and 22,996.11 is: 31,737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,425.55 : 50,271.26 = 22,996.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,425.55/50,271.26 = 22,996.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,425.55x = 50,271.26 × 22,996.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,425.55x = 1,156,043,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,043,309.82/36,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,737.15

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