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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,669, 50,603.22 and 24,116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,669, 50,603.22 and 24,116.16 is: 33,280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,669 : 50,603.22 = 24,116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,669/50,603.22 = 24,116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,669x = 50,603.22 × 24,116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,669x = 1,220,355,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,355,350.04/36,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,280.30

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