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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,425.98, 50,261.34 and 22,084.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,425.98, 50,261.34 and 22,084.12 is: 30,472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,425.98 : 50,261.34 = 22,084.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,425.98/50,261.34 = 22,084.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,425.98x = 50,261.34 × 22,084.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,425.98x = 1,109,977,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,977,463.92/36,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,472.14

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