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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,772.17, 55,147.26 and 13,393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,772.17, 55,147.26 and 13,393.14 is: 20,085.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,772.17 : 55,147.26 = 13,393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,772.17/55,147.26 = 13,393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,772.17x = 55,147.26 × 13,393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,772.17x = 738,594,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,594,973.80/36,772.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.71

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