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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,920.76, 55,361.68 and 16,119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,920.76, 55,361.68 and 16,119.96 is: 24,171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,920.76 : 55,361.68 = 16,119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,920.76/55,361.68 = 16,119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,920.76x = 55,361.68 × 16,119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,920.76x = 892,428,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,428,067.13/36,920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.44

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