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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,783.40, 55,232.70 and 21,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,783.40, 55,232.70 and 21,231.40 is: 31,880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,783.40 : 55,232.70 = 21,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,783.40/55,232.70 = 21,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,783.40x = 55,232.70 × 21,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,783.40x = 1,172,667,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,667,546.78/36,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,880.35

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