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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,964.27, 55,409.46 and 13,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,964.27, 55,409.46 and 13,265.38 is: 19,884.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,964.27 : 55,409.46 = 13,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,964.27/55,409.46 = 13,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,964.27x = 55,409.46 × 13,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,964.27x = 735,027,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,027,542.49/36,964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,884.81

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