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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,835.62, 55,277.63 and 20,207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,835.62, 55,277.63 and 20,207.33 is: 30,324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,835.62 : 55,277.63 = 20,207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,835.62/55,277.63 = 20,207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,835.62x = 55,277.63 × 20,207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,835.62x = 1,117,013,311.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,013,311.03/36,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,324.27

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