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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,995.08, 55,493.15 and 10,699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,995.08, 55,493.15 and 10,699.90 is: 16,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,995.08 : 55,493.15 = 10,699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,995.08/55,493.15 = 10,699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,995.08x = 55,493.15 × 10,699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,995.08x = 593,771,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,771,023.64/36,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,050.00

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