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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,774.68, 55,058.43 and 23,414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,774.68, 55,058.43 and 23,414.84 is: 35,056.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,774.68 : 55,058.43 = 23,414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,774.68/55,058.43 = 23,414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,774.68x = 55,058.43 × 23,414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,774.68x = 1,289,184,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,184,348.08/36,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,056.31

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