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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,993.73, 55,491.11 and 12,033.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,993.73, 55,491.11 and 12,033.91 is: 18,051.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,993.73 : 55,491.11 = 12,033.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,993.73/55,491.11 = 12,033.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,993.73x = 55,491.11 × 12,033.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,993.73x = 667,774,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,774,824.64/36,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.03

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