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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,768.12, 55,161.90 and 19,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,768.12, 55,161.90 and 19,233.24 is: 28,854.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,768.12 : 55,161.90 = 19,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,768.12/55,161.90 = 19,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,768.12x = 55,161.90 × 19,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,768.12x = 1,060,942,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,942,061.56/36,768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,854.94

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