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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.74, 55,445.88 and 22,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.74, 55,445.88 and 22,174.26 is: 33,269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.74 : 55,445.88 = 22,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.74/55,445.88 = 22,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.74x = 55,445.88 × 22,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.74x = 1,229,471,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,471,359.05/36,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,269.66

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