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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,674.96, 55,003.59 and 16,934.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,674.96, 55,003.59 and 16,934.54 is: 25,397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,674.96 : 55,003.59 = 16,934.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,674.96/55,003.59 = 16,934.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,674.96x = 55,003.59 × 16,934.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,674.96x = 931,460,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,460,495.00/36,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,397.72

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