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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,698.10, 55,047.15 and 13,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,698.10, 55,047.15 and 13,316.10 is: 19,974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,698.10 : 55,047.15 = 13,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,698.10/55,047.15 = 13,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,698.10x = 55,047.15 × 13,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,698.10x = 733,013,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,013,354.12/36,698.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.15

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