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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,738.26, 55,091.85 and 13,051.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,738.26, 55,091.85 and 13,051.73 is: 19,572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,738.26 : 55,091.85 = 13,051.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,738.26/55,091.85 = 13,051.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,738.26x = 55,091.85 × 13,051.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,738.26x = 719,044,040.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,044,040.19/36,738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.08

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