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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,012.16, 55,507.80 and 13,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,012.16, 55,507.80 and 13,316.24 is: 19,970.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,012.16 : 55,507.80 = 13,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,012.16/55,507.80 = 13,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,012.16x = 55,507.80 × 13,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,012.16x = 739,155,186.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,155,186.67/37,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,970.60

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