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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,955.07, 55,398.05 and 13,575.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,955.07, 55,398.05 and 13,575.23 is: 20,350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,955.07 : 55,398.05 = 13,575.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,955.07/55,398.05 = 13,575.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,955.07x = 55,398.05 × 13,575.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,955.07x = 752,041,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,041,202.43/36,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.15

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