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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,872.72, 55,317.27 and 10,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,872.72, 55,317.27 and 10,575.44 is: 15,865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,872.72 : 55,317.27 = 10,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,872.72/55,317.27 = 10,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,872.72x = 55,317.27 × 10,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,872.72x = 585,004,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,004,469.85/36,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,865.51

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