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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,955.84, 55,433.76 and 13,572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,955.84, 55,433.76 and 13,572.16 is: 20,358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,955.84 : 55,433.76 = 13,572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,955.84/55,433.76 = 13,572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,955.84x = 55,433.76 × 13,572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,955.84x = 752,355,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,355,860.12/36,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.24

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