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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,658.56, 54,987.72 and 24,942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,658.56, 54,987.72 and 24,942.72 is: 37,414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,658.56 : 54,987.72 = 24,942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,658.56/54,987.72 = 24,942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,658.56x = 54,987.72 × 24,942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,658.56x = 1,371,543,303.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,543,303.40/36,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,414.00

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