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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,977.29, 55,479.92 and 22,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,977.29, 55,479.92 and 22,196.52 is: 33,303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,977.29 : 55,479.92 = 22,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,977.29/55,479.92 = 22,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,977.29x = 55,479.92 × 22,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,977.29x = 1,231,461,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,461,153.88/36,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,303.17

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