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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,462.47, 54,660.87 and 13,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,462.47, 54,660.87 and 13,083.44 is: 19,613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,462.47 : 54,660.87 = 13,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,462.47/54,660.87 = 13,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,462.47x = 54,660.87 × 13,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,462.47x = 715,151,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,151,939.69/36,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,613.37

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