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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,055.68, 55,638.87 and 36,502.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,055.68, 55,638.87 and 36,502.09 is: 54,807.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,055.68 : 55,638.87 = 36,502.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,055.68/55,638.87 = 36,502.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,055.68x = 55,638.87 × 36,502.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,055.68x = 2,030,935,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,935,385.21/37,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,807.67

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