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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,771.17, 55,145.76 and 13,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,771.17, 55,145.76 and 13,392.14 is: 20,084.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,771.17 : 55,145.76 = 13,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,771.17/55,145.76 = 13,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,771.17x = 55,145.76 × 13,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,771.17x = 738,519,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,519,738.33/36,771.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,084.21

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