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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,916.89, 55,376.11 and 13,225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,916.89, 55,376.11 and 13,225.97 is: 19,839.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,916.89 : 55,376.11 = 13,225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,916.89/55,376.11 = 13,225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,916.89x = 55,376.11 × 13,225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,916.89x = 732,402,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,402,769.58/36,916.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.23

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