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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,868.23, 55,299.27 and 19,079.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,868.23, 55,299.27 and 19,079.73 is: 28,618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,868.23 : 55,299.27 = 19,079.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,868.23/55,299.27 = 19,079.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,868.23x = 55,299.27 × 19,079.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,868.23x = 1,055,095,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,095,140.80/36,868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,618.00

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