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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,736.92, 55,072.35 and 13,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,736.92, 55,072.35 and 13,347 is: 20,008.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,736.92 : 55,072.35 = 13,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,736.92/55,072.35 = 13,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,736.92x = 55,072.35 × 13,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,736.92x = 735,050,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,050,655.45/36,736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,008.50

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