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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,906.76, 50,955.78 and 22,780.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,906.76, 50,955.78 and 22,780.36 is: 31,451.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,906.76 : 50,955.78 = 22,780.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,906.76/50,955.78 = 22,780.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,906.76x = 50,955.78 × 22,780.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,906.76x = 1,160,791,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,791,012.48/36,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,451.99

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