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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,847.89, 55,271.34 and 22,060.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,847.89, 55,271.34 and 22,060.89 is: 33,091.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,847.89 : 55,271.34 = 22,060.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,847.89/55,271.34 = 22,060.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,847.89x = 55,271.34 × 22,060.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,847.89x = 1,219,334,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,334,951.89/36,847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,091.04

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