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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,968.59, 55,441.95 and 10,673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,968.59, 55,441.95 and 10,673.56 is: 16,007.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,968.59 : 55,441.95 = 10,673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,968.59/55,441.95 = 10,673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,968.59x = 55,441.95 × 10,673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,968.59x = 591,762,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,762,979.84/36,968.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,007.18

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