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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,865.68, 55,298.46 and 29,435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,865.68, 55,298.46 and 29,435.32 is: 44,152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,865.68 : 55,298.46 = 29,435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,865.68/55,298.46 = 29,435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,865.68x = 55,298.46 × 29,435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,865.68x = 1,627,727,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,727,865.61/36,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,152.93

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