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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,791.28, 55,186.92 and 16,014.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,791.28, 55,186.92 and 16,014.78 is: 24,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,791.28 : 55,186.92 = 16,014.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,791.28/55,186.92 = 16,014.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,791.28x = 55,186.92 × 16,014.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,791.28x = 883,806,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,806,382.68/36,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.17

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