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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,742.76, 55,121.46 and 13,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,742.76, 55,121.46 and 13,366.16 is: 20,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,742.76 : 55,121.46 = 13,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,742.76/55,121.46 = 13,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,742.76x = 55,121.46 × 13,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,742.76x = 736,762,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,762,253.79/36,742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.90

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