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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,714.66, 55,072.17 and 9,012.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,714.66, 55,072.17 and 9,012.66 is: 13,519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,714.66 : 55,072.17 = 9,012.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,714.66/55,072.17 = 9,012.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,714.66x = 55,072.17 × 9,012.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,714.66x = 496,346,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,346,743.67/36,714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.03

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