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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.96, 55,448.73 and 23,664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.96, 55,448.73 and 23,664.90 is: 35,467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.96 : 55,448.73 = 23,664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.96/55,448.73 = 23,664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.96x = 55,448.73 × 23,664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.96x = 1,312,188,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,188,650.58/36,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,467.47

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