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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,905.80, 55,358.70 and 35,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,905.80, 55,358.70 and 35,933.80 is: 53,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,905.80 : 55,358.70 = 35,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,905.80/55,358.70 = 35,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,905.80x = 55,358.70 × 35,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,905.80x = 1,989,248,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,248,454.06/36,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,900.70

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