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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.84, 55,496.16 and 12,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.84, 55,496.16 and 12,036.96 is: 18,055.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.84 : 55,496.16 = 12,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.84/55,496.16 = 12,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.84x = 55,496.16 × 12,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.84x = 668,005,058.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,005,058.07/36,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,055.73

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