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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,856.89, 55,284.84 and 22,069.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,856.89, 55,284.84 and 22,069.89 is: 33,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,856.89 : 55,284.84 = 22,069.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,856.89/55,284.84 = 22,069.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,856.89x = 55,284.84 × 22,069.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,856.89x = 1,220,130,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,130,337.47/36,856.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,104.54

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