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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,774.78, 55,170.84 and 16,004.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,774.78, 55,170.84 and 16,004.22 is: 24,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,774.78 : 55,170.84 = 16,004.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,774.78/55,170.84 = 16,004.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,774.78x = 55,170.84 × 16,004.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,774.78x = 882,966,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,966,260.94/36,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.10

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