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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,972.06, 55,441.56 and 10,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,972.06, 55,441.56 and 10,670.52 is: 16,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,972.06 : 55,441.56 = 10,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,972.06/55,441.56 = 10,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,972.06x = 55,441.56 × 10,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,972.06x = 591,590,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,590,274.81/36,972.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.01

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