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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,955.17, 55,433.97 and 10,660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,955.17, 55,433.97 and 10,660.14 is: 15,990.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,955.17 : 55,433.97 = 10,660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,955.17/55,433.97 = 10,660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,955.17x = 55,433.97 × 10,660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,955.17x = 590,933,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,933,880.96/36,955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.56

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