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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,903.47, 55,322.33 and 13,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,903.47, 55,322.33 and 13,524.44 is: 20,274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,903.47 : 55,322.33 = 13,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,903.47/55,322.33 = 13,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,903.47x = 55,322.33 × 13,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,903.47x = 748,203,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,203,188.51/36,903.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.61

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