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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,993.96, 55,444.23 and 23,661.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,993.96, 55,444.23 and 23,661.90 is: 35,462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,993.96 : 55,444.23 = 23,661.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,993.96/55,444.23 = 23,661.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,993.96x = 55,444.23 × 23,661.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,993.96x = 1,311,915,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,915,825.84/36,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,462.97

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