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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,663.58, 55,083.41 and 23,541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,663.58, 55,083.41 and 23,541.58 is: 35,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,663.58 : 55,083.41 = 23,541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,663.58/55,083.41 = 23,541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,663.58x = 55,083.41 × 23,541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,663.58x = 1,296,750,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,750,503.19/36,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,368.90

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