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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,031.57, 55,533.58 and 13,332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,031.57, 55,533.58 and 13,332.69 is: 19,994.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,031.57 : 55,533.58 = 13,332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,031.57/55,533.58 = 13,332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,031.57x = 55,533.58 × 13,332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,031.57x = 740,412,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,412,006.73/37,031.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.08

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