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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,675.52, 55,013.28 and 13,301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,675.52, 55,013.28 and 13,301.96 is: 19,952.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,675.52 : 55,013.28 = 13,301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,675.52/55,013.28 = 13,301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,675.52x = 55,013.28 × 13,301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,675.52x = 731,784,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,784,450.03/36,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.94

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