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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,767.58, 55,163.85 and 16,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,767.58, 55,163.85 and 16,004.70 is: 24,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,767.58 : 55,163.85 = 16,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,767.58/55,163.85 = 16,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,767.58x = 55,163.85 × 16,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,767.58x = 882,880,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,880,870.10/36,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.48

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