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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,878.48, 55,265.88 and 16,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,878.48, 55,265.88 and 16,058.32 is: 24,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,878.48 : 55,265.88 = 16,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,878.48/55,265.88 = 16,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,878.48x = 55,265.88 × 16,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,878.48x = 887,477,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,477,186.12/36,878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,064.91

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