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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,991.96, 55,608.23 and 29,676.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,991.96, 55,608.23 and 29,676.45 is: 44,611.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,991.96 : 55,608.23 = 29,676.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,991.96/55,608.23 = 29,676.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,991.96x = 55,608.23 × 29,676.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,991.96x = 1,650,254,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,254,857.18/36,991.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,611.18

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