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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,674.13, 55,018.62 and 11,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,674.13, 55,018.62 and 11,713.44 is: 17,572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,674.13 : 55,018.62 = 11,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,674.13/55,018.62 = 11,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,674.13x = 55,018.62 × 11,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,674.13x = 644,457,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,457,304.25/36,674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.53

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