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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,663.76, 55,002.48 and 16,674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,663.76, 55,002.48 and 16,674.70 is: 25,015.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,663.76 : 55,002.48 = 16,674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,663.76/55,002.48 = 16,674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,663.76x = 55,002.48 × 16,674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,663.76x = 917,149,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,149,853.26/36,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.16

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