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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,658.74, 54,993.51 and 13,279.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,658.74, 54,993.51 and 13,279.71 is: 19,921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,658.74 : 54,993.51 = 13,279.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,658.74/54,993.51 = 13,279.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,658.74x = 54,993.51 × 13,279.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,658.74x = 730,297,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,297,864.68/36,658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.52

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