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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,985.48, 55,486.43 and 10,688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,985.48, 55,486.43 and 10,688.23 is: 16,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,985.48 : 55,486.43 = 10,688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,985.48/55,486.43 = 10,688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,985.48x = 55,486.43 × 10,688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,985.48x = 593,051,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,051,725.72/36,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.72

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