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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,697.32, 55,052.28 and 21,106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,697.32, 55,052.28 and 21,106.44 is: 31,663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,697.32 : 55,052.28 = 21,106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,697.32/55,052.28 = 21,106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,697.32x = 55,052.28 × 21,106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,697.32x = 1,161,957,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,957,644.68/36,697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,663.28

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