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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,429.66, 50,275.22 and 22,099.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,429.66, 50,275.22 and 22,099.55 is: 30,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,429.66 : 50,275.22 = 22,099.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,429.66/50,275.22 = 22,099.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,429.66x = 50,275.22 × 22,099.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,429.66x = 1,111,059,376.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,059,376.28/36,429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,498.76

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