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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,754, 55,131.04 and 9,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,754, 55,131.04 and 9,052 is: 13,578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,754 : 55,131.04 = 9,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,754/55,131.04 = 9,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,754x = 55,131.04 × 9,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,754x = 499,046,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,046,174.08/36,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.01

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