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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,920.22, 55,378.89 and 12,296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,920.22, 55,378.89 and 12,296.22 is: 18,443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,920.22 : 55,378.89 = 12,296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,920.22/55,378.89 = 12,296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,920.22x = 55,378.89 × 12,296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,920.22x = 680,951,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,951,014.80/36,920.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.85

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