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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,865.62, 50,877.18 and 22,719.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,865.62, 50,877.18 and 22,719.42 is: 31,354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,865.62 : 50,877.18 = 22,719.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,865.62/50,877.18 = 22,719.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,865.62x = 50,877.18 × 22,719.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,865.62x = 1,155,900,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,900,020.84/36,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,354.42

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