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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,761.34, 55,090.86 and 19,196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,761.34, 55,090.86 and 19,196.10 is: 28,767.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,761.34 : 55,090.86 = 19,196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,761.34/55,090.86 = 19,196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,761.34x = 55,090.86 × 19,196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,761.34x = 1,057,529,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,529,657.65/36,761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,767.44

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