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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,843.83, 55,212.94 and 21,016.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,843.83, 55,212.94 and 21,016.11 is: 31,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,843.83 : 55,212.94 = 21,016.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,843.83/55,212.94 = 21,016.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,843.83x = 55,212.94 × 21,016.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,843.83x = 1,160,361,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,361,220.46/36,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,494.04

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