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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,691.70, 55,037.55 and 23,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,691.70, 55,037.55 and 23,569.70 is: 35,354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,691.70 : 55,037.55 = 23,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,691.70/55,037.55 = 23,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,691.70x = 55,037.55 × 23,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,691.70x = 1,297,218,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,218,542.24/36,691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,354.55

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