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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,759.21, 55,049.99 and 20,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,759.21, 55,049.99 and 20,916.24 is: 31,323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,759.21 : 55,049.99 = 20,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,759.21/55,049.99 = 20,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,759.21x = 55,049.99 × 20,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,759.21x = 1,151,438,855.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,438,855.13/36,759.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,323.82

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