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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,680.96, 55,012.58 and 16,940.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,680.96, 55,012.58 and 16,940.54 is: 25,406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,680.96 : 55,012.58 = 16,940.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,680.96/55,012.58 = 16,940.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,680.96x = 55,012.58 × 16,940.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,680.96x = 931,942,811.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,942,811.99/36,680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,406.72

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