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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,707.16, 55,006.68 and 16,419.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,707.16, 55,006.68 and 16,419.30 is: 24,604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,707.16 : 55,006.68 = 16,419.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,707.16/55,006.68 = 16,419.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,707.16x = 55,006.68 × 16,419.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,707.16x = 903,171,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,171,180.92/36,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.77

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