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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,850.91, 55,262.76 and 13,152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,850.91, 55,262.76 and 13,152.12 is: 19,723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,850.91 : 55,262.76 = 13,152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,850.91/55,262.76 = 13,152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,850.91x = 55,262.76 × 13,152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,850.91x = 726,822,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,822,451.05/36,850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.32

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