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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,996.99, 55,348.07 and 32,124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,996.99, 55,348.07 and 32,124.03 is: 48,058.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,996.99 : 55,348.07 = 32,124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,996.99/55,348.07 = 32,124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,996.99x = 55,348.07 × 32,124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,996.99x = 1,778,002,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,002,900.50/36,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,058.04

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