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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,822.06, 55,246.73 and 22,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,822.06, 55,246.73 and 22,041.32 is: 33,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,822.06 : 55,246.73 = 22,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,822.06/55,246.73 = 22,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,822.06x = 55,246.73 × 22,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,822.06x = 1,217,710,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,710,468.44/36,822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,070.13

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