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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,627.91, 54,941.86 and 13,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,627.91, 54,941.86 and 13,248.88 is: 19,873.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,627.91 : 54,941.86 = 13,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,627.91/54,941.86 = 13,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,627.91x = 54,941.86 × 13,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,627.91x = 727,918,110.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,918,110.12/36,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.32

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