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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,688.29, 55,014.67 and 17,946.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,688.29, 55,014.67 and 17,946.39 is: 26,910.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,688.29 : 55,014.67 = 17,946.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,688.29/55,014.67 = 17,946.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,688.29x = 55,014.67 × 17,946.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,688.29x = 987,314,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,314,437.62/36,688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,910.89

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