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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,623.63, 54,902.86 and 13,244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,623.63, 54,902.86 and 13,244.87 is: 19,855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,623.63 : 54,902.86 = 13,244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,623.63/54,902.86 = 13,244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,623.63x = 54,902.86 × 13,244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,623.63x = 727,180,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,180,935.70/36,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.52

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