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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,995.23, 55,506.77 and 22,214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,995.23, 55,506.77 and 22,214.45 is: 33,330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,995.23 : 55,506.77 = 22,214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,995.23/55,506.77 = 22,214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,995.23x = 55,506.77 × 22,214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,995.23x = 1,233,052,477.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,052,477.83/36,995.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,330.04

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