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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,727.76, 55,098.94 and 13,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,727.76, 55,098.94 and 13,351.16 is: 20,029.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,727.76 : 55,098.94 = 13,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,727.76/55,098.94 = 13,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,727.76x = 55,098.94 × 13,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,727.76x = 735,634,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,634,763.77/36,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.39

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