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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,926.46, 55,389.69 and 29,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,926.46, 55,389.69 and 29,254.14 is: 43,881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,926.46 : 55,389.69 = 29,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,926.46/55,389.69 = 29,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,926.46x = 55,389.69 × 29,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,926.46x = 1,620,377,745.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,377,745.82/36,926.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,881.21

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