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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,010.61, 55,518.39 and 13,322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,010.61, 55,518.39 and 13,322.97 is: 19,985.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,010.61 : 55,518.39 = 13,322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,010.61/55,518.39 = 13,322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,010.61x = 55,518.39 × 13,322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,010.61x = 739,669,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,669,844.42/37,010.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.35

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