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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,750.82, 55,056.86 and 21,713.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,750.82, 55,056.86 and 21,713.07 is: 32,528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,750.82 : 55,056.86 = 21,713.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,750.82/55,056.86 = 21,713.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,750.82x = 55,056.86 × 21,713.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,750.82x = 1,195,453,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,453,455.16/36,750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,528.62

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