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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,031.28, 55,551.24 and 13,008.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,031.28, 55,551.24 and 13,008.21 is: 19,513.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,031.28 : 55,551.24 = 13,008.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,031.28/55,551.24 = 13,008.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,031.28x = 55,551.24 × 13,008.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,031.28x = 722,622,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,622,195.68/37,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,513.83

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