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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,625.22, 55,212.34 and 34,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,625.22, 55,212.34 and 34,183.96 is: 51,532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,625.22 : 55,212.34 = 34,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,625.22/55,212.34 = 34,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,625.22x = 55,212.34 × 34,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,625.22x = 1,887,376,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,376,698.95/36,625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,532.16

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