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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,987.69, 55,481.94 and 10,692.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,987.69, 55,481.94 and 10,692.66 is: 16,039.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,987.69 : 55,481.94 = 10,692.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,987.69/55,481.94 = 10,692.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,987.69x = 55,481.94 × 10,692.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,987.69x = 593,249,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,249,520.56/36,987.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,039.11

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