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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,662.76, 50,607.62 and 22,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,662.76, 50,607.62 and 22,316.04 is: 30,804.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,662.76 : 50,607.62 = 22,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,662.76/50,607.62 = 22,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,662.76x = 50,607.62 × 22,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,662.76x = 1,129,361,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,361,644.33/36,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,804.05

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