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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,663.98, 55,032.42 and 16,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,663.98, 55,032.42 and 16,946.96 is: 25,437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,663.98 : 55,032.42 = 16,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,663.98/55,032.42 = 16,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,663.98x = 55,032.42 × 16,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,663.98x = 932,632,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,632,220.44/36,663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,437.29

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