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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,666.93, 55,026.62 and 15,621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,666.93, 55,026.62 and 15,621.72 is: 23,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,666.93 : 55,026.62 = 15,621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,666.93/55,026.62 = 15,621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,666.93x = 55,026.62 × 15,621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,666.93x = 859,610,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,610,450.19/36,666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,443.75

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