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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,890.10, 55,327.95 and 12,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,890.10, 55,327.95 and 12,266.10 is: 18,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,890.10 : 55,327.95 = 12,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,890.10/55,327.95 = 12,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,890.10x = 55,327.95 × 12,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,890.10x = 678,658,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,658,167.50/36,890.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,396.76

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