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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,512.93, 50,387.94 and 22,365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,512.93, 50,387.94 and 22,365.47 is: 30,864.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,512.93 : 50,387.94 = 22,365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,512.93/50,387.94 = 22,365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,512.93x = 50,387.94 × 22,365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,512.93x = 1,126,949,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,949,708.49/36,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,864.41

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