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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.06, 55,490.49 and 20,350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.06, 55,490.49 and 20,350.62 is: 30,523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.06 : 55,490.49 = 20,350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.06/55,490.49 = 20,350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.06x = 55,490.49 × 20,350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.06x = 1,129,265,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,265,875.60/36,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,523.95

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