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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,651.59, 50,587.08 and 22,316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,651.59, 50,587.08 and 22,316.15 is: 30,801.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,651.59 : 50,587.08 = 22,316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,651.59/50,587.08 = 22,316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,651.59x = 50,587.08 × 22,316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,651.59x = 1,128,908,612.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,908,612.41/36,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,801.09

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