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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,985.02, 55,477.38 and 9,283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,985.02, 55,477.38 and 9,283.02 is: 13,924.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,985.02 : 55,477.38 = 9,283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,985.02/55,477.38 = 9,283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,985.02x = 55,477.38 × 9,283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,985.02x = 514,997,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,997,628.09/36,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,924.49

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