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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,683.16, 55,024.74 and 20,034.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,683.16, 55,024.74 and 20,034.11 is: 30,051.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,683.16 : 55,024.74 = 20,034.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,683.16/55,024.74 = 20,034.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,683.16x = 55,024.74 × 20,034.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,683.16x = 1,102,371,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,371,693.88/36,683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,051.17

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