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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,835.64, 55,253.40 and 9,133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,835.64, 55,253.40 and 9,133.64 is: 13,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,835.64 : 55,253.40 = 9,133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,835.64/55,253.40 = 9,133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,835.64x = 55,253.40 × 9,133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,835.64x = 504,664,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,664,664.38/36,835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.45

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