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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,624.03, 54,936.05 and 13,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,624.03, 54,936.05 and 13,245 is: 19,867.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,624.03 : 54,936.05 = 13,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,624.03/54,936.05 = 13,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,624.03x = 54,936.05 × 13,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,624.03x = 727,627,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,627,916.03/36,624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.50

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