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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,492.26, 50,351.69 and 22,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,492.26, 50,351.69 and 22,159.64 is: 30,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,492.26 : 50,351.69 = 22,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,492.26/50,351.69 = 22,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,492.26x = 50,351.69 × 22,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,492.26x = 1,115,775,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,775,505.07/36,492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,575.68

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