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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,912.90, 55,276.68 and 22,814.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,912.90, 55,276.68 and 22,814.94 is: 34,165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,912.90 : 55,276.68 = 22,814.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,912.90/55,276.68 = 22,814.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,912.90x = 55,276.68 × 22,814.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,912.90x = 1,261,134,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,134,137.60/36,912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,165.13

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