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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,797.76, 55,197.12 and 16,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,797.76, 55,197.12 and 16,020.48 is: 24,030.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,797.76 : 55,197.12 = 16,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,797.76/55,197.12 = 16,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,797.76x = 55,197.12 × 16,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,797.76x = 884,284,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,284,357.02/36,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.93

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