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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,695.99, 55,044.23 and 10,041.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,695.99, 55,044.23 and 10,041.39 is: 15,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,695.99 : 55,044.23 = 10,041.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,695.99/55,044.23 = 10,041.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,695.99x = 55,044.23 × 10,041.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,695.99x = 552,720,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,720,580.68/36,695.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.15

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