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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,804.29, 55,222.82 and 13,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,804.29, 55,222.82 and 13,425.26 is: 20,143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,804.29 : 55,222.82 = 13,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,804.29/55,222.82 = 13,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,804.29x = 55,222.82 × 13,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,804.29x = 741,380,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,380,373.19/36,804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.86

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