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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,920.81, 55,381.22 and 9,218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,920.81, 55,381.22 and 9,218.81 is: 13,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,920.81 : 55,381.22 = 9,218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,920.81/55,381.22 = 9,218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,920.81x = 55,381.22 × 9,218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,920.81x = 510,549,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,549,071.68/36,920.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.22

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