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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,710.96, 55,068.72 and 10,417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,710.96, 55,068.72 and 10,417.76 is: 15,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,710.96 : 55,068.72 = 10,417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,710.96/55,068.72 = 10,417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,710.96x = 55,068.72 × 10,417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,710.96x = 573,692,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,692,708.47/36,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,627.29

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