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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,971.59, 55,446.45 and 10,676.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,971.59, 55,446.45 and 10,676.56 is: 16,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,971.59 : 55,446.45 = 10,676.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,971.59/55,446.45 = 10,676.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,971.59x = 55,446.45 × 10,676.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,971.59x = 591,977,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,977,350.21/36,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.68

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