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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,860.92, 55,285.68 and 13,481.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,860.92, 55,285.68 and 13,481.89 is: 20,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,860.92 : 55,285.68 = 13,481.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,860.92/55,285.68 = 13,481.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,860.92x = 55,285.68 × 13,481.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,860.92x = 745,355,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,355,456.34/36,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.75

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