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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,675.70, 55,013.55 and 20,026.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,675.70, 55,013.55 and 20,026.65 is: 30,039.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,675.70 : 55,013.55 = 20,026.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,675.70/55,013.55 = 20,026.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,675.70x = 55,013.55 × 20,026.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,675.70x = 1,101,737,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,737,161.17/36,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,039.98

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