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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,695.70, 55,043.55 and 23,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,695.70, 55,043.55 and 23,573.70 is: 35,360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,695.70 : 55,043.55 = 23,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,695.70/55,043.55 = 23,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,695.70x = 55,043.55 × 23,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,695.70x = 1,297,580,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,580,134.64/36,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,360.55

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