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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,682.16, 55,023.24 and 20,033.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,682.16, 55,023.24 and 20,033.11 is: 30,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,682.16 : 55,023.24 = 20,033.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,682.16/55,023.24 = 20,033.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,682.16x = 55,023.24 × 20,033.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,682.16x = 1,102,286,619.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,286,619.48/36,682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,049.67

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