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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,725.76, 55,095.93 and 13,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,725.76, 55,095.93 and 13,349.16 is: 20,026.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,725.76 : 55,095.93 = 13,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,725.76/55,095.93 = 13,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,725.76x = 55,095.93 × 13,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,725.76x = 735,484,384.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,484,384.92/36,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.39

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