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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,486.61, 50,356.62 and 22,153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,486.61, 50,356.62 and 22,153.57 is: 30,575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,486.61 : 50,356.62 = 22,153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,486.61/50,356.62 = 22,153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,486.61x = 50,356.62 × 22,153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,486.61x = 1,115,578,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,578,780.24/36,486.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,575.02

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