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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,728.74, 55,092.09 and 24,693.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,728.74, 55,092.09 and 24,693.35 is: 37,039.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,728.74 : 55,092.09 = 24,693.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,728.74/55,092.09 = 24,693.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,728.74x = 55,092.09 × 24,693.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,728.74x = 1,360,408,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,408,260.60/36,728.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,039.34

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