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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,551.76, 50,442.40 and 22,206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,551.76, 50,442.40 and 22,206.72 is: 30,645.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,551.76 : 50,442.40 = 22,206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,551.76/50,442.40 = 22,206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,551.76x = 50,442.40 × 22,206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,551.76x = 1,120,160,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,160,252.93/36,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,645.86

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