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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,991.28, 55,508.79 and 13,634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,991.28, 55,508.79 and 13,634.12 is: 20,459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,991.28 : 55,508.79 = 13,634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,991.28/55,508.79 = 13,634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,991.28x = 55,508.79 × 13,634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,991.28x = 756,813,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,813,693.81/36,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.24

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