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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,852.78, 55,279.18 and 13,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,852.78, 55,279.18 and 13,466.46 is: 20,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,852.78 : 55,279.18 = 13,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,852.78/55,279.18 = 13,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,852.78x = 55,279.18 × 13,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,852.78x = 744,414,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,414,866.30/36,852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.69

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