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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,660.98, 54,966.80 and 16,928.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,660.98, 54,966.80 and 16,928.66 is: 25,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,660.98 : 54,966.80 = 16,928.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,660.98/54,966.80 = 16,928.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,660.98x = 54,966.80 × 16,928.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,660.98x = 930,514,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,514,268.49/36,660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,381.60

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