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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,655.62, 54,999.81 and 21,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,655.62, 54,999.81 and 21,073.24 is: 31,619.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,655.62 : 54,999.81 = 21,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,655.62/54,999.81 = 21,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,655.62x = 54,999.81 × 21,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,655.62x = 1,159,024,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,024,196.08/36,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,619.28

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