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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,869.76, 55,304.84 and 9,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,869.76, 55,304.84 and 9,167.76 is: 13,751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,869.76 : 55,304.84 = 9,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,869.76/55,304.84 = 9,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,869.76x = 55,304.84 × 9,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,869.76x = 507,021,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,021,499.96/36,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.69

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