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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,867.23, 55,297.77 and 19,078.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,867.23, 55,297.77 and 19,078.73 is: 28,616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,867.23 : 55,297.77 = 19,078.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,867.23/55,297.77 = 19,078.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,867.23x = 55,297.77 × 19,078.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,867.23x = 1,055,011,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,011,223.43/36,867.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,616.50

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