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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,624.41, 50,545.45 and 22,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,624.41, 50,545.45 and 22,285.28 is: 30,755.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,624.41 : 50,545.45 = 22,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,624.41/50,545.45 = 22,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,624.41x = 50,545.45 × 22,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,624.41x = 1,126,419,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,419,505.98/36,624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,755.98

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