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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,706.70, 55,060.05 and 23,584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,706.70, 55,060.05 and 23,584.70 is: 35,377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,706.70 : 55,060.05 = 23,584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,706.70/55,060.05 = 23,584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,706.70x = 55,060.05 × 23,584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,706.70x = 1,298,574,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,574,761.24/36,706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,377.05

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