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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,923, 55,407.54 and 15,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,923, 55,407.54 and 15,035 is: 22,561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,923 : 55,407.54 = 15,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,923/55,407.54 = 15,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,923x = 55,407.54 × 15,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,923x = 833,052,363.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,052,363.90/36,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,561.88

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