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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,032.78, 55,553.49 and 13,009.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,032.78, 55,553.49 and 13,009.71 is: 19,516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,032.78 : 55,553.49 = 13,009.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,032.78/55,553.49 = 13,009.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,032.78x = 55,553.49 × 13,009.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,032.78x = 722,734,794.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,734,794.39/37,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,516.08

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