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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,013.83, 55,524.29 and 10,359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,013.83, 55,524.29 and 10,359.86 is: 15,540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,013.83 : 55,524.29 = 10,359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,013.83/55,524.29 = 10,359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,013.83x = 55,524.29 × 10,359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,013.83x = 575,223,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,223,541.58/37,013.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,540.77

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