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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,884.91, 55,327.38 and 15,811.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,884.91, 55,327.38 and 15,811.26 is: 23,716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,884.91 : 55,327.38 = 15,811.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,884.91/55,327.38 = 15,811.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,884.91x = 55,327.38 × 15,811.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,884.91x = 874,795,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,795,590.30/36,884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,716.90

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