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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,952.84, 55,429.26 and 13,569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,952.84, 55,429.26 and 13,569.16 is: 20,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,952.84 : 55,429.26 = 13,569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,952.84/55,429.26 = 13,569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,952.84x = 55,429.26 × 13,569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,952.84x = 752,128,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,128,497.62/36,952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,353.74

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