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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,991.92, 55,466.76 and 22,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,991.92, 55,466.76 and 22,005.36 is: 32,995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,991.92 : 55,466.76 = 22,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,991.92/55,466.76 = 22,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,991.92x = 55,466.76 × 22,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,991.92x = 1,220,566,021.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,566,021.83/36,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,995.48

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