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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,927.21, 55,390.82 and 29,254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,927.21, 55,390.82 and 29,254.89 is: 43,882.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,927.21 : 55,390.82 = 29,254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,927.21/55,390.82 = 29,254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,927.21x = 55,390.82 × 29,254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,927.21x = 1,620,452,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,452,346.11/36,927.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,882.34

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