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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,999.63, 55,493.26 and 13,302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,999.63, 55,493.26 and 13,302.35 is: 19,951.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,999.63 : 55,493.26 = 13,302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,999.63/55,493.26 = 13,302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,999.63x = 55,493.26 × 13,302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,999.63x = 738,190,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,190,456.44/36,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,951.29

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