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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,664.92, 55,007.10 and 13,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,664.92, 55,007.10 and 13,294.80 is: 19,945.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,664.92 : 55,007.10 = 13,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,664.92/55,007.10 = 13,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,664.92x = 55,007.10 × 13,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,664.92x = 731,308,393.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,308,393.08/36,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,945.72

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