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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,944.72, 55,417.08 and 9,242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,944.72, 55,417.08 and 9,242.72 is: 13,864.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,944.72 : 55,417.08 = 9,242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,944.72/55,417.08 = 9,242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,944.72x = 55,417.08 × 9,242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,944.72x = 512,204,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,204,553.66/36,944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.08

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