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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,002.82, 55,498.08 and 13,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,002.82, 55,498.08 and 13,305.56 is: 19,956.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,002.82 : 55,498.08 = 13,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,002.82/55,498.08 = 13,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,002.82x = 55,498.08 × 13,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,002.82x = 738,433,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,433,033.32/37,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,956.13

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