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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,727.95, 55,084.68 and 17,999.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,727.95, 55,084.68 and 17,999.94 is: 26,996.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,727.95 : 55,084.68 = 17,999.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,727.95/55,084.68 = 17,999.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,727.95x = 55,084.68 × 17,999.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,727.95x = 991,520,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,520,934.92/36,727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.36

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