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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,592.68, 50,498.82 and 22,453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,592.68, 50,498.82 and 22,453.32 is: 30,986.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,592.68 : 50,498.82 = 22,453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,592.68/50,498.82 = 22,453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,592.68x = 50,498.82 × 22,453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,592.68x = 1,133,866,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,866,165.08/36,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,986.15

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