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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,613.76, 50,507.50 and 22,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,613.76, 50,507.50 and 22,277.96 is: 30,731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,613.76 : 50,507.50 = 22,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,613.76/50,507.50 = 22,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,613.76x = 50,507.50 × 22,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,613.76x = 1,125,204,064.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,204,064.70/36,613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,731.73

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