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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,977.52, 55,441.98 and 13,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,977.52, 55,441.98 and 13,273.16 is: 19,901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,977.52 : 55,441.98 = 13,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,977.52/55,441.98 = 13,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,977.52x = 55,441.98 × 13,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,977.52x = 735,890,271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,890,271.26/36,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.02

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