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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,778.03, 55,162.24 and 13,084.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,778.03, 55,162.24 and 13,084.61 is: 19,625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,778.03 : 55,162.24 = 13,084.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,778.03/55,162.24 = 13,084.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,778.03x = 55,162.24 × 13,084.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,778.03x = 721,776,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,776,088.60/36,778.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.20

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