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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,389.55, 54,569.73 and 13,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,389.55, 54,569.73 and 13,003.23 is: 19,499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,389.55 : 54,569.73 = 13,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,389.55/54,569.73 = 13,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,389.55x = 54,569.73 × 13,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,389.55x = 709,582,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,582,750.23/36,389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.63

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