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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,953.28, 55,442.64 and 20,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,953.28, 55,442.64 and 20,292 is: 30,444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,953.28 : 55,442.64 = 20,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,953.28/55,442.64 = 20,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,953.28x = 55,442.64 × 20,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,953.28x = 1,125,042,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,042,050.88/36,953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,444.98

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