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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,705.16, 55,040.70 and 17,986.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,705.16, 55,040.70 and 17,986.12 is: 26,970.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,705.16 : 55,040.70 = 17,986.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,705.16/55,040.70 = 17,986.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,705.16x = 55,040.70 × 17,986.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,705.16x = 989,968,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,968,635.08/36,705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,970.83

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