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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,991.54, 55,388.90 and 28,905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,991.54, 55,388.90 and 28,905.72 is: 43,281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,991.54 : 55,388.90 = 28,905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,991.54/55,388.90 = 28,905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,991.54x = 55,388.90 × 28,905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,991.54x = 1,601,056,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,056,034.51/36,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,281.68

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