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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,682.63, 55,055.36 and 36,406.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,682.63, 55,055.36 and 36,406.51 is: 54,640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,682.63 : 55,055.36 = 36,406.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,682.63/55,055.36 = 36,406.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,682.63x = 55,055.36 × 36,406.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,682.63x = 2,004,373,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,373,467.77/36,682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,640.95

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