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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,663.03, 50,586.22 and 22,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,663.03, 50,586.22 and 22,322.69 is: 30,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,663.03 : 50,586.22 = 22,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,663.03/50,586.22 = 22,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,663.03x = 50,586.22 × 22,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,663.03x = 1,129,220,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,220,472.00/36,663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,799.98

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