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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,904.28, 55,314.46 and 32,453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,904.28, 55,314.46 and 32,453.26 is: 48,642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,904.28 : 55,314.46 = 32,453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,904.28/55,314.46 = 32,453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,904.28x = 55,314.46 × 32,453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,904.28x = 1,795,134,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,134,454.42/36,904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,642.99

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