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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,673.70, 55,010.55 and 21,899.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,673.70, 55,010.55 and 21,899.30 is: 32,848.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,673.70 : 55,010.55 = 21,899.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,673.70/55,010.55 = 21,899.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,673.70x = 55,010.55 × 21,899.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,673.70x = 1,204,692,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,692,537.62/36,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,848.95

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