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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,972.03, 55,451.97 and 13,274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,972.03, 55,451.97 and 13,274.67 is: 19,909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,972.03 : 55,451.97 = 13,274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,972.03/55,451.97 = 13,274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,972.03x = 55,451.97 × 13,274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,972.03x = 736,106,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,106,602.60/36,972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.82

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