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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,744.38, 55,141.08 and 23,606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,744.38, 55,141.08 and 23,606.18 is: 35,425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,744.38 : 55,141.08 = 23,606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,744.38/55,141.08 = 23,606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,744.38x = 55,141.08 × 23,606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,744.38x = 1,301,670,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,670,259.87/36,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,425.02

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