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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,799.08, 55,160.32 and 33,551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,799.08, 55,160.32 and 33,551.36 is: 50,292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,799.08 : 55,160.32 = 33,551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,799.08/55,160.32 = 33,551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,799.08x = 55,160.32 × 33,551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,799.08x = 1,850,703,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,703,754.04/36,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,292.12

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