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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,977.28, 55,457.76 and 10,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,977.28, 55,457.76 and 10,676.30 is: 16,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,977.28 : 55,457.76 = 10,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,977.28/55,457.76 = 10,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,977.28x = 55,457.76 × 10,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,977.28x = 592,083,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,083,683.09/36,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.09

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