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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,985.92, 55,478.42 and 35,192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,985.92, 55,478.42 and 35,192.88 is: 52,788.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,985.92 : 55,478.42 = 35,192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,985.92/55,478.42 = 35,192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,985.92x = 55,478.42 × 35,192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,985.92x = 1,952,445,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,445,333.66/36,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,788.89

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