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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,652.76, 54,984.52 and 13,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,652.76, 54,984.52 and 13,273.72 is: 19,912.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,652.76 : 54,984.52 = 13,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,652.76/54,984.52 = 13,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,652.76x = 54,984.52 × 13,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,652.76x = 729,849,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,849,122.81/36,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.53

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