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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,806.96, 55,139.16 and 22,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,806.96, 55,139.16 and 22,027.52 is: 32,998.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,806.96 : 55,139.16 = 22,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,806.96/55,139.16 = 22,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,806.96x = 55,139.16 × 22,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,806.96x = 1,214,578,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,578,949.68/36,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,998.62

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