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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,566.68, 50,462.94 and 22,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,566.68, 50,462.94 and 22,427.32 is: 30,950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,566.68 : 50,462.94 = 22,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,566.68/50,462.94 = 22,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,566.68x = 50,462.94 × 22,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,566.68x = 1,131,748,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,748,503.52/36,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,950.27

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