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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,977.68, 55,414.64 and 24,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,977.68, 55,414.64 and 24,639.76 is: 36,925.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,977.68 : 55,414.64 = 24,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,977.68/55,414.64 = 24,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,977.68x = 55,414.64 × 24,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,977.68x = 1,365,403,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,403,430.09/36,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,925.07

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