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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,780.96, 55,180.08 and 16,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,780.96, 55,180.08 and 16,010.40 is: 24,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,780.96 : 55,180.08 = 16,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,780.96/55,180.08 = 16,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,780.96x = 55,180.08 × 16,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,780.96x = 883,455,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,455,152.83/36,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,019.36

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