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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,901.97, 55,320.08 and 13,522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,901.97, 55,320.08 and 13,522.94 is: 20,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,901.97 : 55,320.08 = 13,522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,901.97/55,320.08 = 13,522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,901.97x = 55,320.08 × 13,522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,901.97x = 748,089,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,089,778.42/36,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.36

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