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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,991.95, 55,501.88 and 22,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,991.95, 55,501.88 and 22,211.16 is: 33,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,991.95 : 55,501.88 = 22,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,991.95/55,501.88 = 22,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,991.95x = 55,501.88 × 22,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,991.95x = 1,232,761,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,761,136.98/36,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,325.12

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