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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,950.88, 50,993.04 and 22,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,950.88, 50,993.04 and 22,044 is: 30,421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,950.88 : 50,993.04 = 22,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,950.88/50,993.04 = 22,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,950.88x = 50,993.04 × 22,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,950.88x = 1,124,090,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,090,573.76/36,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,421.21

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