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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,011.70, 55,546.74 and 13,654.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,011.70, 55,546.74 and 13,654.54 is: 20,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,011.70 : 55,546.74 = 13,654.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,011.70/55,546.74 = 13,654.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,011.70x = 55,546.74 × 13,654.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,011.70x = 758,465,183.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,465,183.20/37,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.58

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