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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,685.98, 54,995.94 and 13,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,685.98, 54,995.94 and 13,296 is: 19,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,685.98 : 54,995.94 = 13,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,685.98/54,995.94 = 13,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,685.98x = 54,995.94 × 13,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,685.98x = 731,226,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,226,018.24/36,685.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.03

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