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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,867.96, 55,376.46 and 22,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,867.96, 55,376.46 and 22,104.90 is: 33,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,867.96 : 55,376.46 = 22,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,867.96/55,376.46 = 22,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,867.96x = 55,376.46 × 22,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,867.96x = 1,224,091,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,091,110.65/36,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,202.03

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