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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,682.20, 55,023.30 and 29,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,682.20, 55,023.30 and 29,246.40 is: 43,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,682.20 : 55,023.30 = 29,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,682.20/55,023.30 = 29,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,682.20x = 55,023.30 × 29,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,682.20x = 1,609,233,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,233,441.12/36,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,869.60

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