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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,908.70, 55,363.05 and 23,786.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,908.70, 55,363.05 and 23,786.70 is: 35,680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,908.70 : 55,363.05 = 23,786.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,908.70/55,363.05 = 23,786.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,908.70x = 55,363.05 × 23,786.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,908.70x = 1,316,904,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,904,261.44/36,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,680.05

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