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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,982.08, 55,475.96 and 10,687.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,982.08, 55,475.96 and 10,687.05 is: 16,031.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,982.08 : 55,475.96 = 10,687.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,982.08/55,475.96 = 10,687.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,982.08x = 55,475.96 × 10,687.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,982.08x = 592,874,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,874,304.88/36,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,031.39

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