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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,666.26, 54,997.58 and 20,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,666.26, 54,997.58 and 20,058.74 is: 30,087.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,666.26 : 54,997.58 = 20,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,666.26/54,997.58 = 20,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,666.26x = 54,997.58 × 20,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,666.26x = 1,103,182,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,182,157.85/36,666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,087.12

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