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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,003.01, 55,507.39 and 13,313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,003.01, 55,507.39 and 13,313.64 is: 19,971.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,003.01 : 55,507.39 = 13,313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,003.01/55,507.39 = 13,313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,003.01x = 55,507.39 × 13,313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,003.01x = 739,005,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,005,657.56/37,003.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.50

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