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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.02, 55,422.93 and 10,653.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.02, 55,422.93 and 10,653.05 is: 15,977.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.02 : 55,422.93 = 10,653.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.02/55,422.93 = 10,653.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.02x = 55,422.93 × 10,653.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.02x = 590,423,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,423,244.44/36,954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.24

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