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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,924.96, 55,387.44 and 29,252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,924.96, 55,387.44 and 29,252.64 is: 43,878.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,924.96 : 55,387.44 = 29,252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,924.96/55,387.44 = 29,252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,924.96x = 55,387.44 × 29,252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,924.96x = 1,620,228,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,228,842.84/36,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,878.96

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