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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,934.96, 55,414.09 and 28,092.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,934.96, 55,414.09 and 28,092.64 is: 42,147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,934.96 : 55,414.09 = 28,092.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,934.96/55,414.09 = 28,092.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,934.96x = 55,414.09 × 28,092.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,934.96x = 1,556,728,081.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,728,081.30/36,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,147.82

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