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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,794.07, 55,191.24 and 9,092.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,794.07, 55,191.24 and 9,092.07 is: 13,638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,794.07 : 55,191.24 = 9,092.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,794.07/55,191.24 = 9,092.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,794.07x = 55,191.24 × 9,092.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,794.07x = 501,802,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,802,617.47/36,794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.14

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