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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,808, 55,220.64 and 12,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,808, 55,220.64 and 12,184 is: 18,278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,808 : 55,220.64 = 12,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,808/55,220.64 = 12,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,808x = 55,220.64 × 12,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,808x = 672,808,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,808,277.76/36,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,278.86

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