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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,946.78, 50,988.44 and 22,602.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,946.78, 50,988.44 and 22,602.09 is: 31,192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,946.78 : 50,988.44 = 22,602.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,946.78/50,988.44 = 22,602.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,946.78x = 50,988.44 × 22,602.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,946.78x = 1,152,445,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,445,143.60/36,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,192.03

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