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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,611.70, 54,917.55 and 21,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,611.70, 54,917.55 and 21,837.30 is: 32,755.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,611.70 : 54,917.55 = 21,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,611.70/54,917.55 = 21,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,611.70x = 54,917.55 × 21,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,611.70x = 1,199,251,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,251,014.62/36,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,755.95

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