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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,972.59, 55,458.84 and 8,892.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,972.59, 55,458.84 and 8,892.62 is: 13,338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,972.59 : 55,458.84 = 8,892.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,972.59/55,458.84 = 8,892.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,972.59x = 55,458.84 × 8,892.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,972.59x = 493,174,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,174,528.41/36,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,338.92

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