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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,643.98, 50,555.22 and 22,297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,643.98, 50,555.22 and 22,297.98 is: 30,763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,643.98 : 50,555.22 = 22,297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,643.98/50,555.22 = 22,297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,643.98x = 50,555.22 × 22,297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,643.98x = 1,127,279,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,279,284.46/36,643.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,763.01

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