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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,846.61, 55,281.59 and 13,153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,846.61, 55,281.59 and 13,153.64 is: 19,734.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,846.61 : 55,281.59 = 13,153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,846.61/55,281.59 = 13,153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,846.61x = 55,281.59 × 13,153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,846.61x = 727,154,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,154,151.60/36,846.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.63

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