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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,967.20, 55,441.80 and 10,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,967.20, 55,441.80 and 10,669.20 is: 16,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,967.20 : 55,441.80 = 10,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,967.20/55,441.80 = 10,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,967.20x = 55,441.80 × 10,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,967.20x = 591,519,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,519,652.56/36,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.20

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