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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,675.72, 55,019.70 and 13,334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,675.72, 55,019.70 and 13,334.76 is: 20,004.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,675.72 : 55,019.70 = 13,334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,675.72/55,019.70 = 13,334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,675.72x = 55,019.70 × 13,334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,675.72x = 733,674,494.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,674,494.77/36,675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.37

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