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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,922.62, 55,377.70 and 10,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,922.62, 55,377.70 and 10,621.26 is: 15,930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,922.62 : 55,377.70 = 10,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,922.62/55,377.70 = 10,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,922.62x = 55,377.70 × 10,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,922.62x = 588,180,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,180,949.90/36,922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,930.10

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