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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,704.70, 55,057.05 and 36,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,704.70, 55,057.05 and 36,704.70 is: 55,057.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,704.70 : 55,057.05 = 36,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,704.70/55,057.05 = 36,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,704.70x = 55,057.05 × 36,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,704.70x = 2,020,852,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,852,503.14/36,704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,057.05

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