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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,873.59, 55,310.39 and 9,171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,873.59, 55,310.39 and 9,171.59 is: 13,757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,873.59 : 55,310.39 = 9,171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,873.59/55,310.39 = 9,171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,873.59x = 55,310.39 × 9,171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,873.59x = 507,283,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,283,966.20/36,873.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.38

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