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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,673.59, 55,010.40 and 23,609.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,673.59, 55,010.40 and 23,609.01 is: 35,413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,673.59 : 55,010.40 = 23,609.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,673.59/55,010.40 = 23,609.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,673.59x = 55,010.40 × 23,609.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,673.59x = 1,298,741,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,741,083.70/36,673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,413.52

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