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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,742.08, 55,114.16 and 9,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,742.08, 55,114.16 and 9,040 is: 13,560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,742.08 : 55,114.16 = 9,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,742.08/55,114.16 = 9,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,742.08x = 55,114.16 × 9,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,742.08x = 498,232,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,232,006.40/36,742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.26

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