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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,666.56, 54,991.02 and 16,926.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,666.56, 54,991.02 and 16,926.15 is: 25,385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,666.56 : 54,991.02 = 16,926.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,666.56/54,991.02 = 16,926.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,666.56x = 54,991.02 × 16,926.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,666.56x = 930,786,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,786,253.17/36,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,385.16

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