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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,030.33, 55,549.85 and 13,007.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,030.33, 55,549.85 and 13,007.26 is: 19,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,030.33 : 55,549.85 = 13,007.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,030.33/55,549.85 = 13,007.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,030.33x = 55,549.85 × 13,007.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,030.33x = 722,551,341.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,551,341.91/37,030.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,512.42

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