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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,707.41, 55,053.82 and 17,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,707.41, 55,053.82 and 17,979.40 is: 26,965.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,707.41 : 55,053.82 = 17,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,707.41/55,053.82 = 17,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,707.41x = 55,053.82 × 17,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,707.41x = 989,834,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,834,651.31/36,707.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,965.53

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