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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,922.02, 50,946.89 and 20,786.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,922.02, 50,946.89 and 20,786.97 is: 28,682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,922.02 : 50,946.89 = 20,786.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,922.02/50,946.89 = 20,786.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,922.02x = 50,946.89 × 20,786.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,922.02x = 1,059,031,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,031,525.99/36,922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,682.92

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