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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,867.76, 55,174.55 and 22,626.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,867.76, 55,174.55 and 22,626.77 is: 33,862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,867.76 : 55,174.55 = 22,626.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,867.76/55,174.55 = 22,626.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,867.76x = 55,174.55 × 22,626.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,867.76x = 1,248,422,047.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,422,047.21/36,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,862.16

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