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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,811.08, 55,187.37 and 16,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,811.08, 55,187.37 and 16,020 is: 24,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,811.08 : 55,187.37 = 16,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,811.08/55,187.37 = 16,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,811.08x = 55,187.37 × 16,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,811.08x = 884,101,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,101,667.40/36,811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,017.27

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