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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,862.67, 55,293.98 and 29,432.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,862.67, 55,293.98 and 29,432.31 is: 44,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,862.67 : 55,293.98 = 29,432.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,862.67/55,293.98 = 29,432.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,862.67x = 55,293.98 × 29,432.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,862.67x = 1,627,429,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,429,413.33/36,862.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,148.45

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