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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,906.14, 55,312.82 and 15,821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,906.14, 55,312.82 and 15,821.24 is: 23,711.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,906.14 : 55,312.82 = 15,821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,906.14/55,312.82 = 15,821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,906.14x = 55,312.82 × 15,821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,906.14x = 875,117,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,117,170.62/36,906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,711.97

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