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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,018.72, 55,538.83 and 13,325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,018.72, 55,538.83 and 13,325.82 is: 19,992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,018.72 : 55,538.83 = 13,325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,018.72/55,538.83 = 13,325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,018.72x = 55,538.83 × 13,325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,018.72x = 740,100,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,100,259.98/37,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,992.59

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