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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,587.94, 50,493.69 and 22,438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,587.94, 50,493.69 and 22,438.86 is: 30,967.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,587.94 : 50,493.69 = 22,438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,587.94/50,493.69 = 22,438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,587.94x = 50,493.69 × 22,438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,587.94x = 1,133,020,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,020,840.79/36,587.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,967.06

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