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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,969.03, 55,447.47 and 13,271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,969.03, 55,447.47 and 13,271.67 is: 19,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,969.03 : 55,447.47 = 13,271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,969.03/55,447.47 = 13,271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,969.03x = 55,447.47 × 13,271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,969.03x = 735,880,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,880,524.17/36,969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.32

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