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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,614.76, 50,508.88 and 22,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,614.76, 50,508.88 and 22,278.96 is: 30,733.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,614.76 : 50,508.88 = 22,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,614.76/50,508.88 = 22,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,614.76x = 50,508.88 × 22,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,614.76x = 1,125,285,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,285,317.16/36,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,733.11

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