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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,774.69, 55,150.70 and 19,234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,774.69, 55,150.70 and 19,234.95 is: 28,846.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,774.69 : 55,150.70 = 19,234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,774.69/55,150.70 = 19,234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,774.69x = 55,150.70 × 19,234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,774.69x = 1,060,820,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,820,860.79/36,774.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,846.49

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