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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,920.70, 55,266.12 and 35,739.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,920.70, 55,266.12 and 35,739.72 is: 53,498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,920.70 : 55,266.12 = 35,739.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,920.70/55,266.12 = 35,739.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,920.70x = 55,266.12 × 35,739.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,920.70x = 1,975,195,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,195,654.29/36,920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,498.33

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