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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,481.94, 50,337.96 and 22,324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,481.94, 50,337.96 and 22,324.76 is: 30,803.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,481.94 : 50,337.96 = 22,324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,481.94/50,337.96 = 22,324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,481.94x = 50,337.96 × 22,324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,481.94x = 1,123,782,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,782,875.89/36,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,803.81

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