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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,958.08, 55,436.16 and 13,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,958.08, 55,436.16 and 13,574.40 is: 20,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,958.08 : 55,436.16 = 13,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,958.08/55,436.16 = 13,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,958.08x = 55,436.16 × 13,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,958.08x = 752,512,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,512,610.30/36,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,361.25

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