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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,942.88, 50,982 and 22,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,942.88, 50,982 and 22,036 is: 30,410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,942.88 : 50,982 = 22,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,942.88/50,982 = 22,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,942.88x = 50,982 × 22,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,942.88x = 1,123,439,352
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,439,352/36,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,410.17

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