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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,573.81, 50,475.24 and 22,230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,573.81, 50,475.24 and 22,230.33 is: 30,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,573.81 : 50,475.24 = 22,230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,573.81/50,475.24 = 22,230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,573.81x = 50,475.24 × 22,230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,573.81x = 1,122,081,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,081,242.03/36,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,679.91

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