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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,861.78, 55,273.23 and 16,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,861.78, 55,273.23 and 16,073.94 is: 24,102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,861.78 : 55,273.23 = 16,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,861.78/55,273.23 = 16,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,861.78x = 55,273.23 × 16,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,861.78x = 888,458,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,458,502.26/36,861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.43

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