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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,845.51, 55,274.96 and 21,068.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,845.51, 55,274.96 and 21,068.33 is: 31,606.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,845.51 : 55,274.96 = 21,068.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,845.51/55,274.96 = 21,068.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,845.51x = 55,274.96 × 21,068.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,845.51x = 1,164,550,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,550,716.30/36,845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,606.32

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