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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,924.03, 55,372.37 and 13,225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,924.03, 55,372.37 and 13,225.05 is: 19,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,924.03 : 55,372.37 = 13,225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,924.03/55,372.37 = 13,225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,924.03x = 55,372.37 × 13,225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,924.03x = 732,302,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,302,361.87/36,924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.68

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