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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,974.51, 55,437.50 and 13,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,974.51, 55,437.50 and 13,270.16 is: 19,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,974.51 : 55,437.50 = 13,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,974.51/55,437.50 = 13,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,974.51x = 55,437.50 × 13,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,974.51x = 735,664,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,664,151.46/36,974.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.52

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