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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,708.16, 55,062.24 and 10,413.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,708.16, 55,062.24 and 10,413.14 is: 15,619.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,708.16 : 55,062.24 = 10,413.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,708.16/55,062.24 = 10,413.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,708.16x = 55,062.24 × 10,413.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,708.16x = 573,370,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,370,813.83/36,708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,619.71

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