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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,619.83, 50,509.58 and 22,480.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,619.83, 50,509.58 and 22,480.47 is: 31,007.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,619.83 : 50,509.58 = 22,480.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,619.83/50,509.58 = 22,480.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,619.83x = 50,509.58 × 22,480.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,619.83x = 1,135,478,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,478,985.50/36,619.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,007.22

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