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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,607.67, 54,848.82 and 19,979.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,607.67, 54,848.82 and 19,979.39 is: 29,934.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,607.67 : 54,848.82 = 19,979.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,607.67/54,848.82 = 19,979.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,607.67x = 54,848.82 × 19,979.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,607.67x = 1,095,845,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,845,691.58/36,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,934.87

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