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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,707.70, 55,061.55 and 31,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,707.70, 55,061.55 and 31,005.30 is: 46,507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,707.70 : 55,061.55 = 31,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,707.70/55,061.55 = 31,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,707.70x = 55,061.55 × 31,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,707.70x = 1,707,199,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,199,876.22/36,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,507.95

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