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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,977.01, 55,441.24 and 13,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,977.01, 55,441.24 and 13,272.66 is: 19,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,977.01 : 55,441.24 = 13,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,977.01/55,441.24 = 13,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,977.01x = 55,441.24 × 13,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,977.01x = 735,852,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,852,728.50/36,977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.28

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