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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,660.78, 54,714.29 and 33,117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,660.78, 54,714.29 and 33,117.84 is: 49,426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,660.78 : 54,714.29 = 33,117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,660.78/54,714.29 = 33,117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,660.78x = 54,714.29 × 33,117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,660.78x = 1,812,018,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,018,936.34/36,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,426.63

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