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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,672.70, 55,009.05 and 23,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,672.70, 55,009.05 and 23,550.70 is: 35,326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,672.70 : 55,009.05 = 23,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,672.70/55,009.05 = 23,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,672.70x = 55,009.05 × 23,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,672.70x = 1,295,501,633.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,501,633.84/36,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,326.05

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