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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,932.79, 50,975.42 and 22,595.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,932.79, 50,975.42 and 22,595.79 is: 31,187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,932.79 : 50,975.42 = 22,595.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,932.79/50,975.42 = 22,595.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,932.79x = 50,975.42 × 22,595.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,932.79x = 1,151,829,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,829,772.50/36,932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,187.19

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