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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,961.47, 55,464.08 and 13,604.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,961.47, 55,464.08 and 13,604.31 is: 20,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,961.47 : 55,464.08 = 13,604.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,961.47/55,464.08 = 13,604.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,961.47x = 55,464.08 × 13,604.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,961.47x = 754,550,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,550,470.16/36,961.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,414.51

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