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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,622.65, 50,544.63 and 23,195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,622.65, 50,544.63 and 23,195.15 is: 32,012.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,622.65 : 50,544.63 = 23,195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,622.65/50,544.63 = 23,195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,622.65x = 50,544.63 × 23,195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,622.65x = 1,172,390,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,390,021.82/36,622.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,012.70

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