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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,886.14, 55,329.39 and 9,184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,886.14, 55,329.39 and 9,184.14 is: 13,776.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,886.14 : 55,329.39 = 9,184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,886.14/55,329.39 = 9,184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,886.14x = 55,329.39 × 9,184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,886.14x = 508,152,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,152,863.87/36,886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.25

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