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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,489.34, 50,358.91 and 22,148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,489.34, 50,358.91 and 22,148.05 is: 30,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,489.34 : 50,358.91 = 22,148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,489.34/50,358.91 = 22,148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,489.34x = 50,358.91 × 22,148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,489.34x = 1,115,351,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,351,294.09/36,489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,566.50

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