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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,664.76, 55,003.98 and 16,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,664.76, 55,003.98 and 16,675.70 is: 25,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,664.76 : 55,003.98 = 16,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,664.76/55,003.98 = 16,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,664.76x = 55,003.98 × 16,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,664.76x = 917,229,869.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,229,869.29/36,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,016.66

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