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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,706.20, 55,021.68 and 24,861.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,706.20, 55,021.68 and 24,861.21 is: 37,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,706.20 : 55,021.68 = 24,861.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,706.20/55,021.68 = 24,861.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,706.20x = 55,021.68 × 24,861.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,706.20x = 1,367,905,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,905,541.03/36,706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,266.33

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