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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,658.80, 54,995.04 and 16,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,658.80, 54,995.04 and 16,924.32 is: 25,389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,658.80 : 54,995.04 = 16,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,658.80/54,995.04 = 16,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,658.80x = 54,995.04 × 16,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,658.80x = 930,753,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,753,655.37/36,658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,389.64

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