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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,020.72, 55,541.85 and 13,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,020.72, 55,541.85 and 13,327.84 is: 19,995.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,020.72 : 55,541.85 = 13,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,020.72/55,541.85 = 13,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,020.72x = 55,541.85 × 13,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,020.72x = 740,252,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,252,984.52/37,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.64

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