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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,769.76, 55,135.20 and 13,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,769.76, 55,135.20 and 13,394.24 is: 20,084.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,769.76 : 55,135.20 = 13,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,769.76/55,135.20 = 13,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,769.76x = 55,135.20 × 13,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,769.76x = 738,494,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,494,101.25/36,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,084.28

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