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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,995.22, 55,468.44 and 13,290.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,995.22, 55,468.44 and 13,290.89 is: 19,927.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,995.22 : 55,468.44 = 13,290.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,995.22/55,468.44 = 13,290.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,995.22x = 55,468.44 × 13,290.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,995.22x = 737,224,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,224,657.17/36,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.57

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