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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,768.91, 55,142.40 and 13,389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,768.91, 55,142.40 and 13,389.88 is: 20,080.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,768.91 : 55,142.40 = 13,389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,768.91/55,142.40 = 13,389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,768.91x = 55,142.40 × 13,389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,768.91x = 738,349,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,349,843.20/36,768.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,080.82

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