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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,729.24, 55,092.84 and 24,693.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,729.24, 55,092.84 and 24,693.85 is: 37,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,729.24 : 55,092.84 = 24,693.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,729.24/55,092.84 = 24,693.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,729.24x = 55,092.84 × 24,693.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,729.24x = 1,360,454,327.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,454,327.03/36,729.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,040.09

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