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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,007.76, 55,518.50 and 11,713.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,007.76, 55,518.50 and 11,713.65 is: 17,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,007.76 : 55,518.50 = 11,713.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,007.76/55,518.50 = 11,713.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,007.76x = 55,518.50 × 11,713.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,007.76x = 650,324,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,324,218.96/37,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.64

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