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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.84, 55,432.26 and 13,571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.84, 55,432.26 and 13,571.16 is: 20,356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.84 : 55,432.26 = 13,571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.84/55,432.26 = 13,571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.84x = 55,432.26 × 13,571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.84x = 752,280,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,280,069.62/36,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.74

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