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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,974.48, 55,466.27 and 13,278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,974.48, 55,466.27 and 13,278.33 is: 19,919.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,974.48 : 55,466.27 = 13,278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,974.48/55,466.27 = 13,278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,974.48x = 55,466.27 × 13,278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,974.48x = 736,499,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,499,420.33/36,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,919.13

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