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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,664.03, 50,587.60 and 22,323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,664.03, 50,587.60 and 22,323.69 is: 30,801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,664.03 : 50,587.60 = 22,323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,664.03/50,587.60 = 22,323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,664.03x = 50,587.60 × 22,323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,664.03x = 1,129,301,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,301,900.24/36,664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,801.36

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