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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,671.40, 55,007.10 and 8,969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,671.40, 55,007.10 and 8,969.40 is: 13,454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,671.40 : 55,007.10 = 8,969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,671.40/55,007.10 = 8,969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,671.40x = 55,007.10 × 8,969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,671.40x = 493,380,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,380,682.74/36,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.10

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