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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,469.58, 50,303.04 and 22,329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,469.58, 50,303.04 and 22,329.42 is: 30,799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,469.58 : 50,303.04 = 22,329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,469.58/50,303.04 = 22,329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,469.58x = 50,303.04 × 22,329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,469.58x = 1,123,237,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,237,707.44/36,469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,799.30

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