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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,447.82, 50,283.39 and 22,276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,447.82, 50,283.39 and 22,276.06 is: 30,732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,447.82 : 50,283.39 = 22,276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,447.82/50,283.39 = 22,276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,447.82x = 50,283.39 × 22,276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,447.82x = 1,120,115,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,115,812.64/36,447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,732.04

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