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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,995.69, 55,494.07 and 12,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,995.69, 55,494.07 and 12,035.88 is: 18,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,995.69 : 55,494.07 = 12,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,995.69/55,494.07 = 12,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,995.69x = 55,494.07 × 12,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,995.69x = 667,919,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,919,937.14/36,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.99

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