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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,512.56, 50,388.12 and 22,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,512.56, 50,388.12 and 22,373.20 is: 30,875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,512.56 : 50,388.12 = 22,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,512.56/50,388.12 = 22,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,512.56x = 50,388.12 × 22,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,512.56x = 1,127,343,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,343,486.38/36,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,875.50

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