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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,449.61, 50,299.17 and 22,111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,449.61, 50,299.17 and 22,111.08 is: 30,512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,449.61 : 50,299.17 = 22,111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,449.61/50,299.17 = 22,111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,449.61x = 50,299.17 × 22,111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,449.61x = 1,112,168,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,168,971.80/36,449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,512.51

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