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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,905.76, 50,954.40 and 22,779.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,905.76, 50,954.40 and 22,779.36 is: 31,450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,905.76 : 50,954.40 = 22,779.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,905.76/50,954.40 = 22,779.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,905.76x = 50,954.40 × 22,779.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,905.76x = 1,160,708,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,708,621.18/36,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,450.61

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