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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,668.50, 55,003.83 and 8,966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,668.50, 55,003.83 and 8,966.50 is: 13,450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,668.50 : 55,003.83 = 8,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,668.50/55,003.83 = 8,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,668.50x = 55,003.83 × 8,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,668.50x = 493,191,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,191,841.70/36,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.01

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