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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,704.70, 55,019.43 and 24,859.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,704.70, 55,019.43 and 24,859.71 is: 37,264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,704.70 : 55,019.43 = 24,859.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,704.70/55,019.43 = 24,859.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,704.70x = 55,019.43 × 24,859.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,704.70x = 1,367,767,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,767,074.17/36,704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,264.09

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