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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,473.96, 50,309.07 and 22,333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,473.96, 50,309.07 and 22,333.79 is: 30,805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,473.96 : 50,309.07 = 22,333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,473.96/50,309.07 = 22,333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,473.96x = 50,309.07 × 22,333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,473.96x = 1,123,591,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,591,952.93/36,473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,805.32

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