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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,028.33, 55,546.85 and 13,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,028.33, 55,546.85 and 13,005.26 is: 19,509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,028.33 : 55,546.85 = 13,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,028.33/55,546.85 = 13,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,028.33x = 55,546.85 × 13,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,028.33x = 722,400,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,400,883.67/37,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,509.41

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