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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,627.88, 54,893.22 and 13,231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,627.88, 54,893.22 and 13,231.84 is: 19,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,627.88 : 54,893.22 = 13,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,627.88/54,893.22 = 13,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,627.88x = 54,893.22 × 13,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,627.88x = 726,338,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,338,304.12/36,627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.20

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