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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,870.76, 55,306.34 and 9,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,870.76, 55,306.34 and 9,168.76 is: 13,753.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,870.76 : 55,306.34 = 9,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,870.76/55,306.34 = 9,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,870.76x = 55,306.34 × 9,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,870.76x = 507,090,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,090,557.94/36,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.19

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