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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,973.33, 55,462.83 and 10,678.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,973.33, 55,462.83 and 10,678.30 is: 16,018.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,973.33 : 55,462.83 = 10,678.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,973.33/55,462.83 = 10,678.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,973.33x = 55,462.83 × 10,678.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,973.33x = 592,248,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,248,737.59/36,973.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,018.27

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