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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,906, 50,930.28 and 22,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,906, 50,930.28 and 22,002 is: 30,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,906 : 50,930.28 = 22,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,906/50,930.28 = 22,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,906x = 50,930.28 × 22,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,906x = 1,120,568,020.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,568,020.56/36,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,362.76

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