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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,951.84, 55,427.76 and 13,568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,951.84, 55,427.76 and 13,568.16 is: 20,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,951.84 : 55,427.76 = 13,568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,951.84/55,427.76 = 13,568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,951.84x = 55,427.76 × 13,568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,951.84x = 752,052,716.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,052,716.12/36,951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.24

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