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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,436.58, 50,281.30 and 22,289.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,436.58, 50,281.30 and 22,289.43 is: 30,758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,436.58 : 50,281.30 = 22,289.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,436.58/50,281.30 = 22,289.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,436.58x = 50,281.30 × 22,289.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,436.58x = 1,120,741,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,741,209.53/36,436.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,758.68

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