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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,512.28, 54,757.47 and 13,133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,512.28, 54,757.47 and 13,133.25 is: 19,695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,512.28 : 54,757.47 = 13,133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,512.28/54,757.47 = 13,133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,512.28x = 54,757.47 × 13,133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,512.28x = 719,143,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,143,542.88/36,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.94

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