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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,753, 55,134.36 and 30,979.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,753, 55,134.36 and 30,979.32 is: 46,473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,753 : 55,134.36 = 30,979.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,753/55,134.36 = 30,979.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,753x = 55,134.36 × 30,979.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,753x = 1,708,024,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,024,981.44/36,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,473.08

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