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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,006.60, 55,509.90 and 13,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,006.60, 55,509.90 and 13,628.20 is: 20,442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,006.60 : 55,509.90 = 13,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,006.60/55,509.90 = 13,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,006.60x = 55,509.90 × 13,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,006.60x = 756,500,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,500,019.18/37,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,442.30

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