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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.82, 55,397.67 and 13,574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.82, 55,397.67 and 13,574.98 is: 20,349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.82 : 55,397.67 = 13,574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.82/55,397.67 = 13,574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.82x = 55,397.67 × 13,574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.82x = 752,022,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,022,262.30/36,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,349.77

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