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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,552.68, 50,443.62 and 22,413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,552.68, 50,443.62 and 22,413.32 is: 30,930.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,552.68 : 50,443.62 = 22,413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,552.68/50,443.62 = 22,413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,552.68x = 50,443.62 × 22,413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,552.68x = 1,130,608,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,608,997.02/36,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,930.95

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