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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,864.48, 55,244.88 and 16,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,864.48, 55,244.88 and 16,044.24 is: 24,043.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,864.48 : 55,244.88 = 16,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,864.48/55,244.88 = 16,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,864.48x = 55,244.88 × 16,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,864.48x = 886,362,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,362,113.49/36,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,043.80

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