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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,640.83, 54,969.90 and 29,172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,640.83, 54,969.90 and 29,172.63 is: 43,765.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,640.83 : 54,969.90 = 29,172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,640.83/54,969.90 = 29,172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,640.83x = 54,969.90 × 29,172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,640.83x = 1,603,616,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,616,553.84/36,640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,765.84

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