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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,759.48, 55,152.14 and 13,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,759.48, 55,152.14 and 13,388.28 is: 20,087.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,759.48 : 55,152.14 = 13,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,759.48/55,152.14 = 13,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,759.48x = 55,152.14 × 13,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,759.48x = 738,392,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,392,292.92/36,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.13

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